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!
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…
Success Story of Virtual Field Trips
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom provides students and educators with a variety of experiences to increase agricultural…
Investor Spotlight: AgCountry
Our investors make it possible for Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom to make the impact that it…
Success Story of After School Professional Development Webinars
At Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, we pride ourselves in providing educators and students a variety of…
Investor Spotlight: Midwest Dairy
Our investors make it possible for Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom to make the impact that it…
Investor Spotlight: Rosen Family Foundation
Our investors make it possible for Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom to make the impact that it…
Success Story of AgMags
Over 80,198 AgMags were distributed in the last school year, providing educators with valuable, grade-specific resources for…
2nd Quarter Update: Sharing the Impact
January 2024 was very exciting! There are so many mile markers the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom…
Bluff Creek Elementary STEM Festival
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC)’s Resource Specialists are educators, administrators and ag advocates’ personal guide to…
Prairie Grains Conference
Prairie Grains Conference was held on December 13 and 14, 2023 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. It…
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. [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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). [...]
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. [...]
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. [...]
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.
