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Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom
(MAITC) would like to thank the educational and agricultural communities that have helped us grow agricultural literacy during 2017! We are extremely
proud of the positive impact we are making and thank YOU for your support.
 Why did you want to join the MAITC team? I am excited to join the MN Ag in the Classroom
team! My interest stems from my background in education and also my background growing up on a small farm in Wisconsin, where I developed
a strong appreciation for the land and animals. I think it is exciting to watch something
grow from a seed to my dinner plate and my excitement is hopefully contagious
when I am teaching others!
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 MAITC had a
fantastic following for our Facebook Live Virtual Field Trip with the
Wittenburg Family on November 16, 2017! The Live videos introduced
students of all ages to Carl and Charlene
Wittenburg and the turkey flock they raised for the 2017 National
Thanksgiving Ceremony in Washington, D.C. We were excited to have nearly
1,500 viewers and over 100 questions pouring in from classrooms across
Minnesota. MAITC produced three Live videos that can be found on our Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Facebook page as well as the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's YouTube Channel.
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 The AgCultures team just returned from their South American expedition and are sharing field stories, videos, and images that are part of
a new, free online education program designed to spur middle and high
school students' interest in the many facets of
agriculture. The AgCultures team is undertaking a series of expeditions
over three years that capture extraordinary stories from scientists, farmers, and innovators
around the globe.
Educators
have access to a free online learning environment with curriculum tied to issues the team is exploring, along with a free
classroom management system. The curriculum and activities included in the AgCultures online site will grow with each new expedition. Students worldwide can Take It Local and share their own story as they work online alongside the AgCultures team investigating the world’s food puzzles. Sign up for email updates, and join the AgCultures team online today!
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 The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture (AFBFA) will
hold three On The Farm workshops for educators in 2018. Experience STEM and health concepts brought to life by American beef cattle ranchers, researchers, nutritionists and veterinarians. The On The Farm program features free lessons, activities, online learning tools and enriching professional development events. If you're looking for
real world connections and hands-on learning, then an On The Farm educator
workshop is for you. Applications are due January 1st.
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 Congratulations to our November Trivia winners Melanie Reap and Katrine Bender. Both knew that Minnesota ranks 3rd nationally for soybean production.
December Trivia Question: Poinsettia plants are native to what country?
The first person to reply with the correct answer will win a MAITC reusable grocery bag!
Send answers to sue.knott@state.mn.us.
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