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Come with us as we spark interest in agriculture and farming through teaching. As the next generation continues to be further removed from the farm, the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. Foundation stays true to its mission of increasing agricultural literacy throughout K-12 students and educators.
Dive into the interesting articles and impact stories, you'll find exciting videos and amazing stories to help understand Agricultural Literacy better. Each content piece is carefully picked to give you a peek into the world of farming and the agriculture industry. We hope you'll not just read, but also interact with these resources. Ask questions, start talks, advocate and learn more. Always remember, every video you watch, every story you read, helps you appreciate and understand the key role agriculture plays in our day-to-day lives.
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Join us in fostering the growth of agricultural literacy and together, let's harvest a future abundant in agricultural literacy!
Holidays and Ham: Celebrating Minnesota’s Pork Industry and Agricultural Education
As the holiday season approaches, we gather with family and friends to share meals, create memories, and…
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Connects at the Prairie Grains Conference
On December 11, 2024, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation participated in the Prairie Grains Conference,…
Thanksgiving Traditions: Honoring Minnesota’s Turkey Farmers and Agricultural Advocates
As Thanksgiving approaches, it’s a time to reflect on the traditions that bring us together and the…
MAITC Foundation Celebrates a Great 2023-2024 Year!
Word of the year, OPPORTUNITY! Reach, teach, experience, and grow… What an incredible year of opportunity,…
Teachers Connect with Agriculture During the Farm, Fiber and Fabrication Teacher Tour
Educators joined Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom as they explored the agricultural “Fs” found in northern Minnesota…
4th Quarter Update: Engaging Educators Throughout Minnesota
Play Video Can you believe we are already reviewing the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2024 here…
Virtually Attend the 2024 MAITC, Inc. Foundation Annual Meeting
Fiscal Year 2024 has been a significant year of accomplishments and growth, the Minnesota Agriculture in the…
Cultivating the Future Pipeline
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation Director, Ann Marie Ward, was honored to be a part…
2024 Teacher Tours Successfully Completed
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) has been hosting Summer Teacher Tours, a unique summer professional development…
Success Story of Farm Camp Minnesota
Your dollars are being put hard to work with another of our cornerstone programs, Farm Camp Minnesota….
3rd Quarter Update: Your Support Increases Our Impact
Summer is a very busy time for the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom team, just as busy…
Lakeland PBS Ag Career Videos
Careers Beyond the Farm Careers Beyond The Farm features career paths in agriculture that defy stereotypical routes students…
In the News
Businesses and organizations have linked arms with us to help grow the message of Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom. Here are some articles from media outlets and our industry partners sharing our story.
Minnesota's Ag in the Classroom Foundation offers the ultimate agriculture learning experience
Farm Horizons — The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) program has thrived for more than thirty years because of the teamwork between public and private groups. [...]
Minnesota Ag in the Classroom offering summer teacher experiences
ST. PAUL — Minnesota educators looking for summer professional development opportunities are encouraged to register for Minnesota Ag in the Classroom’s Summer Teacher Tours. The tours, taking place this June and July, will [...]
AgMag – Bringing Agriculture into Your Classroom and Home
PRESTON and CALEDONIA, Minn. — Are you an elementary school teacher, a homeschooling parent, or guardian of a K-6 child? Want to help students learn about where their food comes from in a fun and easy way? [...]
East Grand Forks students engage in ag in their hometown
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — East Grand Forks Senior High freshmen students didn’t have to leave their backyard to explore the myriad career opportunities in agriculture. [...]
MN Ag in the Classroom teaches story of farming
MANKATO, Minn. – What does a cheeseburger, a pizza, jeans, wool socks and toilet paper have in common? Their raw products were grown on a farm. [...]
Elementary teachers awarded grant to support classroom ag literacy
EAST GRAND FORKS, Minn. — Tiffany Kortbein, a teacher at Greenvale Park Elementary School, and Rich Guggisberg, a third-grade teacher at Spring Creek Elementary, are among the 13 Minnesota educators whose projects received funding from the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, MAITC.[...]
Join us in harnessing agricultural knowledge for a brighter tomorrow.
Together, let's cultivate an agriculturally literate society and empower future generations with a deeper understanding and appreciation of the vital role agriculture plays in our daily lives.
