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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.

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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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40th Celebration - MAITC FOUNDATION

Celebrating 40 Years of Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom

Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. Foundation is celebrating a meaningful milestone: 40 years of Minnesota Agriculture…

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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

As Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation celebrates 40 years of agricultural literacy, fiscal year 2026 gives…

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Farm Safety Education in Minnesota Comes to Life at Tesmer Farm Safety Day

Farm Safety Education in Minnesota Comes to Life at Tesmer Farm Safety Day

Tesmer Farm Safety Day continues to be a powerful example of farm safety education in Minnesota. This…

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Going Global to Fight Hunger

MAITC Goes Global to Fight Hunger

At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, we know agricultural literacy can reach far beyond state lines….

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Classroom to Community Through Agricultural Literacy

Classroom to Community Through Agricultural Literacy

At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, some of the most meaningful moments happen when a lesson…

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History Spotlight from the 1990s Building Momentum

History Spotlight from the 1990s Building Momentum

During the 1990s, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom transitioned from a growing initiative to an established statewide…

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Serving K 12 Students In All 87 Counties

Momentum We’re Building On in 2026

The work of Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom continues to grow across the state, from the North…

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Local Advocates, State Wide Impact

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

At the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation, we believe that investing in agricultural literacy creates lasting…

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40 Years, The Original Ag Mag

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

A Shared Vision Takes Root When Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) began in 1986, it wasn’t…

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Adults Engaging In Workshop

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

Word of the year: Impact! Curiosity sparked, connections made, and minds opened, 2024-2025 was an extraordinary year…

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Celebrating a Year of Impact at the 2025 MAITC Annual Meeting

Fiscal Year 2025 has been a year of curiosity sparked, connections made, and minds opened. Minnesota Agriculture…

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Investor Spotlight: Northarvest Bean Growers Association

At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation, we are proud to highlight the supporters who help…

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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 Agriculture in the Classroom brings teachers into the field

LITTLE FALLS — Between two events in July, K-12 educators will have the opportunity to participate in a unique continuing education experience through Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom. [...]

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Students see ag up close on Serbus farm in rural Renville, Minnesota

RENVILLE — The May 5 event drew more than 130 people including students, teachers and volunteers to the rural Renville farm of the Serbus family. [...]

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Minnesota Ag in the Classroom Bridges Growing Gap Between Youth & Farming

DETROIT LAKES — The two-day, decades-old program gave students a hands-on look at where their food comes from, how it’s grown and who grows it. [...]

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Lake City teacher receives 2026 Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher Award

LAKE CITY — Bluff View Elementary kindergarten teacher Marie Kruse has been named the recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Teacher Award by Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC). [...]

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Raising the next generation of ag-literate students in Minnesota

Meeting minds in the classroom and winning hearts. Through these activities, MAITC aims to help kids become educated consumers, and to see the potential for themselves in agribusiness careers. [...]

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Summer Opportunities Help Educators Bring Agriculture to Life in the Classroom

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota educators have new opportunities this summer to connect students to agriculture, food systems, and the natural world. Growing Minds Conference and Central MN teacher tour offer hands-on learning for K–12 teachers.  [...]

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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.

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