Want to learn how we're using agriculture knowledge for a better tomorrow?
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!
Investor Spotlight: Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation
At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC), we recognize the vital role our investors play in helping…
Transportation Grants Unlock Ag Learning
Teachers voiced their concerns, and Farm Camp Minnesota’s investors stepped up. Many schools across Minnesota face transportation…
Cultivating Agricultural Literacy with Jessica Petroske
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) illuminated the path to enriched education as educators, committee members, and…
Celebrating 25 in 2025: Empowering Educators with Agricultural Literacy
The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 25…
Investor Spotlight: Minnesota Pork Board
Our investors play a crucial role in enabling Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) to make a…
The Role of Minnesota Sugarbeets in Valentine’s Day Treats
When you think of Valentine’s Day, images of heart-shaped candies, chocolate-covered delights, and sweet confections likely come…
Empowering Educators with MAITC Resources
In the world of agricultural education, strong partnerships between educators and resource specialists play a vital role…
Celebrating Carrie Allord: 2024 Golden Apple Award Winner
This past weekend, the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) honored Carrie Allord, a third-grade teacher at St….
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,…
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.
Grants Bring Agricultural Literacy to Classrooms
MOUNTAIN IRON—A local teacher was one of a dozen educators from across the state awarded a 2025 Agricultural Literacy Grant from the Minnesota Agricultural in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation. [...]
Grants Bring Ag Literacy to Minnesota Classrooms
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Twelve Minnesota educators looking to provide more agricultural experiences for their students have received 2025 Agricultural Literacy Grants from the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation. [...]
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.
