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Did you know that there’s a free, custom magazine for grades K-6 available to all teachers and students? Each AgMag issue aligns with Minnesota academic standards, and there are also free lesson plans for each edition to seamlessly integrate into your curricula! AgMags provide a unique piece for students to engage with beyond their typical textbooks and materials. The print magazine and digital content feature real-life Minnesota farmers and businesses, highlighting people and organizations that kids can feel a connection to.
Hey Teachers - we need your help! MAITC wants to make sure every K-6 teacher in Minnesota has heard of the AgMag series. We want you to share with your networks about the AgMag, so we are hosting a giveaway for a chance to win $200!
Here are the details:
- Post the AgMag Graphic above (or your own photo/video/reel highlighting the materials) to your Facebook and/or Instagram page.
- Include: Sign-up for the 2024-2025 AgMags at https://bit.ly/3YqIytA
- Use #mnagmag.
- Tag us on Facebook (@Minnesota Ag in the Classroom) or Instagram (@mnagclassroom).
- Make it a public post or DM us a screenshot of your post so we get your entry.
- Post between August 13 and September 15, 2024.
A random drawing will be held on September 20, 2024 to select three winners. These winners will be announced on the MAITC Facebook and Instagram pages.
*MAITC will never ask you to click a link for a giveaway or fill out a form with your credit card information.
**Winners must be Minnesota teachers.
**Giveaway is hosted by the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation.
 Teachers tour Pine Tree Apple Orchard on the Orchard to Market Summer Teacher Tour.
We have had fantastic experiences with nearly 100 teachers on our 2024 Summer Teacher Tours! Thank you, teachers, for spending a day with us this summer to explore agricultural sites and brainstorm opportunities for sharing these experiences with your students.
The Hands That Feed Us Teacher Tour
Orchard to Market Teacher Tour
Farm, Fiber, and Fabrication Teacher Tour
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) will be leading hands-on activities from 9-11 a.m. every day of the Minnesota State Fair (Aug. 22-Sept. 2)! You can find us in the North Wing of the Agriculture/Horticulture Building in the Minnesota Department of Agriculture exhibit space. See you at the Fair!
The MAITC Foundation is excited to provide cash awards to K-12 educators through the Agricultural Literacy Grant Program. These grants encourage educators to bring agriculture and food systems education "to life" by integrating related content into their classroom. Grants are available for new ideas as well as enhancements to current events/activities. MAITC aims to fund projects that provide students the opportunity to experience agriculture in a cross-curricular manner.
FFA Chapters and 4-H programs are also eligible for grant funds to promote agricultural literacy with students in their community.
Apply by September 17, 2024.
MAITC has worked with MANY amazing teachers across our state! We would like to recognize one of these awesome educators with the MAITC Outstanding Teacher Award. This award is presented annually to an educator currently engaged in classroom instruction at the K-12 grade level and recognizes the teacher for their creative efforts to teach students about the importance of agriculture. The winning Minnesota teacher will receive $500 and have up to $1,500 of related expenses paid to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, June 23-26, 2025, in Minneapolis.
Applications are due October 1, 2024.
Farm Camp Minnesota can help you create a three-part, immersive agricultural experience customized for your classroom. The three parts include in-class learning, a hands-on farm or agribusiness tour, and career exploration. All three parts connect to your existing curriculum. Start planning a Farm Camp experience for your students by contacting our Farm Camp Minnesota Director at director@farmcampminnesota.org.
Forget the guinea pig. How about adopting a 1,500-pound dairy cow for your classroom mascot?
The Discover Dairy “Adopt a Cow” program is an exciting, year-long experience for your classroom. Throughout the program, you’ll get an inside look at dairy farming and be paired with a calf from a working dairy farm in the United States. You’ll find out what her name is, when her birthday is, where she lives, and how the farmer takes care of her. You’ll also receive progress updates, photos of the cow, live chats from the farm, activity sheets for your students, suggested lessons that follow Common CORE standards, and even opportunities to write letters to your calf! All updates are easily accessible via an online portal and app for Apple and Android.
Register for this school year by September 15, and join the moo-vement that has impacted 1 million students across the globe!
August Trivia Question: Who are the official mascots of the Minnesota State Fair?
Send your answer to sue.knott@state.mn.us. The first two people to respond with the correct answer will win an MAITC travel mug.
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