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40th Celebration - MAITC FOUNDATION

Celebrating 40 Years of Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom

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Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. Foundation is celebrating a meaningful milestone: 40 years of Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom. For four decades, MAITC has helped connect students, teachers, and classrooms to agriculture. Through classroom resources, student publications, educator workshops, grants, lessons, and partnerships, MAITC has worked to help students understand and value the role […]

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2000's Growth: The Foundation of MAITC's 40-Year Impact

2000s Expanding Impact in MAITC Foundation’s 40-Year History

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As Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation celebrates 40 years of agricultural literacy, fiscal year 2026 gives us an opportunity to pause each quarter, look back on another decade, and appreciate how far this work has come. This history spotlight is part of that reflection. By revisiting each chapter of our story, we can better

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Classroom to Community Through Agricultural Literacy

Classroom to Community Through Agricultural Literacy

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At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, some of the most meaningful moments happen when a lesson grows beyond a single activity and becomes something bigger. That is exactly what this Classroom to Community spotlight shows. Led by MAITC Resource Specialist Sarah Kuschel, this story reflects the kind of learning we hope to inspire. Taking

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History Spotlight from the 1990s Building Momentum

History Spotlight from the 1990s Building Momentum

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During the 1990s, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom transitioned from a growing initiative to an established statewide program. With a strong foundation in place, the focus turned to increasing visibility, reinforcing value in education, and ensuring agriculture remained part of conversations about learning, food, and the future workforce. This was a decade defined by building

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Local Advocates, State Wide Impact

Investing in Agricultural Literacy: How Farm Bureau Members Help Connect Classrooms to Farm Camp

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At the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, we believe that investing in agricultural literacy creates lasting impact. Each time a student experiences agriculture firsthand, curiosity grows, understanding deepens, and connections form between what they learn in school and what they see in the real world. Through Farm Camp Minnesota, these connections come to life,

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40 Years, The Original Ag Mag

Celebrating Our Roots: Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom’s Founding Years

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A Shared Vision Takes Root When Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) began in 1986, it wasn’t just an idea, it was a movement. Educators, funders, and agricultural organizations joined forces with one mission in mind: to help students better understand where their food, fiber, and fuel come from. That first year, MAITC distributed its

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Adults Engaging In Workshop

MAITC Foundation Celebrates a Year of Impact in 2024-2025!

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Word of the year: Impact! Curiosity sparked, connections made, and minds opened, 2024-2025 was an extraordinary year for Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC). From expanding program reach to launching a new strategic plan, this year was all about measurable impact, meaningful partnerships, and continued growth. Expanding Reach and Connection MAITC connected with more educators

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Jennifer Hanson From Northarvest Bean Growers Association

Investor Spotlight: Northarvest Bean Growers Association

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At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation, we are proud to highlight the supporters who help us connect classrooms to agriculture. This Investor Spotlight features the Northarvest Bean Growers Association, a key partner that is helping us grow agricultural literacy across Minnesota and beyond. A Deep-Rooted Investment in Education The Northarvest Bean Growers Association

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