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“Lakes, Land, and Legends”: Minnesota Welcomes the 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference

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This June, Minnesota proudly hosts the 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom (NAITC) Conference, themed “Lakes, Land, and Legends,” from June 23–26 at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. This premier professional development event brings together over 600 educators, volunteers, and agricultural literacy leaders from across the nation to explore innovative ways to integrate agriculture into […]

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Success Story: Farm Camp Minnesota Delivers Diverse Ag Experiences

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Your support continues to make a meaningful impact through Farm Camp Minnesota, a cornerstone program of Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom. This three-part experience includes standards-based classroom learning, on-site farm or agribusiness tours, and career exploration. Together, these elements give students in grades 5 through 12 a powerful connection between what they learn in school

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Investor Spotlight: Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation

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At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC), we recognize the vital role our investors play in helping students across Minnesota discover the importance of agriculture in their daily lives. For more than 35 years, the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) has stood as a dedicated and trusted partner in our shared mission to increase agricultural

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Transportation Grants Unlock Ag Learning

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Teachers voiced their concerns, and Farm Camp Minnesota’s investors stepped up. Many schools across Minnesota face transportation budget constraints that limit field trip opportunities, preventing students from experiencing hands-on agricultural education. Thanks to a generous investment from the Minnesota Soybean Research and Promotion Council, Transportation Grants have been available for the past three school years to

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Cultivating Agricultural Literacy with Jessica Petroske

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Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) illuminated the path to enriched education as educators, committee members, and administrative staff united to explore the transformative potential of agricultural literacy. Jessica Petroske, a Resource Specialist with MAITC, spearheaded this initiative, fostering an exchange of ideas and resources aimed at enhancing kindergarten education. Strengthening Educational Ties Through Agriculture

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Celebrating 25 in 2025: Empowering Educators with Agricultural Literacy

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The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 25 in 2025 Scholarship, supporting 25 dedicated Minnesota educators to attend the 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Minneapolis from June 23-26, 2025. This opportunity is made possible thanks to the generosity of our investors who believe

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The Role of Minnesota Sugarbeets in Valentine’s Day Treats

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When you think of Valentine’s Day, images of heart-shaped candies, chocolate-covered delights, and sweet confections likely come to mind. But have you ever considered where the sugar in those treats originates? For many Valentine’s Day goodies, the answer is right here in Minnesota, thanks to dedicated sugarbeet farmers like Neil Rockstad. Neil Rockstad, a fourth-generation

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Empowering Educators with MAITC Resources

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In the world of agricultural education, strong partnerships between educators and resource specialists play a vital role in bringing hands-on learning to life. Emily Ponwith, a dedicated Resource Specialist with the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation (MAITC), exemplifies this commitment through her work with teachers across the state. By providing innovative resources and hands-on

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Carrie Allord Receiving The Golden Apple

Celebrating Carrie Allord: 2024 Golden Apple Award Winner

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This past weekend, the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) honored Carrie Allord, a third-grade teacher at St. Francis Catholic School in Brainerd, with the Golden Apple Award at their annual Leadership Education Advocacy and Promotion (LEAP) Conference held January 10-11 at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Welch, Minnesota. Advancing Agricultural Literacy in Classrooms Carrie’s

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Holidays And Ham

Holidays and Ham: Celebrating Minnesota’s Pork Industry and Agricultural Education

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As the holiday season approaches, we gather with family and friends to share meals, create memories, and celebrate traditions. For many, the centerpiece of these festive gatherings is a delicious ham, a hallmark of holiday feasts across the country. At the heart of Minnesota’s pork industry is a commitment to feeding communities while fostering agricultural

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