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Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC)
NIFA's Agriculture in the Classroom Program (AITC) serves nearly 5 million students and 60,000 teachers annually through workshops, conferences, field trips, farm tours, and other educational activities.
AITC programs include working with state AITC activities engaged in a variety of issues
relating to agricultural literacy.
Other programs emphasized by the NIFA AITC office include:•Science literacy•Agricultural careers•Nutrition•Pre-service and professional develop opportunities for teachers.The disciplines of agriculture and education have been related for much of our nation's history.
When most Americans lived on farms or in small towns, students often did farm chores before and after school.
Old schoolbooks have numerous agricultural references.
As the farming population began to decline, agricultural emphasis decreased in educational materials as well.A core group of educators and agriculturalists pushed for more youth education about agriculture.
They recognized the interlocking role of farming and food and fiber production with environmental quality, which included wildlife habitat, clean water, and the preservation of forests.
This group went on to promote the national effort of AITC.
Today AITC continues to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society so they will become citizens who support wise agricultural policies.
AITC programs include working with state AITC activities engaged in a variety of issues
relating to agricultural literacy.
Other programs emphasized by the NIFA AITC office include:•Science literacy•Agricultural careers•Nutrition•Pre-service and professional develop opportunities for teachers.The disciplines of agriculture and education have been related for much of our nation's history.
When most Americans lived on farms or in small towns, students often did farm chores before and after school.
Old schoolbooks have numerous agricultural references.
As the farming population began to decline, agricultural emphasis decreased in educational materials as well.A core group of educators and agriculturalists pushed for more youth education about agriculture.
They recognized the interlocking role of farming and food and fiber production with environmental quality, which included wildlife habitat, clean water, and the preservation of forests.
This group went on to promote the national effort of AITC.
Today AITC continues to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society so they will become citizens who support wise agricultural policies.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $500,000
Who's Eligible
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
FY 2018 Ag in the Classroom RFA
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applications may be submitted by State agricultural experiment stations, State cooperative extension services, all colleges and universities, other research or educational institutions or organizations, Federal and private agencies and organization and individuals.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/agriculture-classroom-aitc-program
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Date Posted:
2018-02-09
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Archive Date:
2018-05-31
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