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Our Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) team is sending strong vibes for spring-like temperatures and sunshine to make it's way to Minnesota! We are celebrating the arrival of spring by featuring plant growing activities in our March Virtual Field Trip. We're also hosting the Minnesota School Garden Conference on March 21, 2025. Tickets are sold out for this conference! If you would like to be added to the waitlist email Sue Knott.
 Virtual Field Trip: West Central Area Schools
Join us on Zoom for an exciting look into growing plants!
When: Thursday, March 20, 2025, 1:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered if you could grow plants without soil? This is just the virtual field trip for you, as we will learn more about how to do just that. Come along with us as we head to the greenhouse at West Central Area Schools, where you will have the opportunity to experience a hydroponics greenhouse system that is being used for elementary classrooms. This will be a rewarding opportunity for your students to learn about growing food for your school and community.
This 30-minute virtual field trip is targeted to K-5 students.
This virtual field trip will also be streamed live on YouTube and a recording will be available for later viewing.
 First Year Teacher Grants
The MAITC Program and Foundation recognize that first-year teachers face a unique set of challenges as they begin their teaching career. The goals of this first-year teacher grant program are to:
- Support first-year educators in integrating agriculture into their classroom and curriculum.
- Allow MAITC to establish and grow relationships with college students as they transition to employment in schools and educational settings.
First-year teachers are strongly encouraged to complete the short application to receive funds to kick-start agricultural education integration in their classroom and curriculum.
Planting Seeds for Success: Grow your Farm to School program with sustainable connections to Minnesota food systems!
The Minnesota Farm to School Institute is a team-based, year-long professional learning opportunity for schools to develop skills and action plans for growing their Farm to School program. Selected teams will participate in a three-day, immersive experience in June 2025 and receive one-on-one coaching throughout the 2025-2026 school year.
School team applications are now open! The deadline to apply is Friday, March 14, 2025. For more information on the Institute, visit the Farm to School Institute website.
The Institute is coordinated by the Minnesota Department of Education, Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the University of Minnesota Extension with funding from the United States Department of Agriculture and Shelburne Farms.
March Trivia Question: Trifolium repens is the scientific name for this plant that is very visible during the month of March. What is it?
Send your answer to sue.knott@state.mn.us. The first two people to respond with the correct answer will win an MAITC reusable bag.
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