Check out our Ag in the Classroom Program.
About Us
What is Ag in the Classroom?
Ag in the Classroom (AITC) is our program with Illinois Ag in the Classroom to teach grade school students about where their food comes from, careers in agriculture, nutritional facts, and healthy eating, and meet farmers. Our coordinator, Andrea Kohring, works with teachers to provide lessons, hands-on experiences, and science experiments on agriculture to local students. For the 2024-2025 school year we are focusing on 3rd grade classrooms.
How are you funded?
Each year Illinois AITC provides a matching grant. If we raise over $8,500 we receive that much in a grant. Thanks to our Foundation, we are funded by donations in membership dues notices, our trivia night, Pull for Agriculture Education, and ice cream sales at the Grand American in August.
I’m a teacher, how do I schedule a visit?
Email aitc@rcfb.org to work with Lexi on a visit!
“A seed has to be planted before something amazing can grow”
Help plant the seed that will grow your students’ minds
Lessons
Need just a quick agriculture lesson for your classroom and curriculum? Check out our online and virtual lessons for your students or children to still learn about agriculture, in or outside of the classroom. Our lessons are updated and growing all the time, so make sure you come back for more.
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Farm Tours
Everyone loves when they can visit the farm, pet the animals, and meet the farmer. Here you can watch our videos of local farmers and see how a farm is ran whether you are in the classroom or at home. There are videos to go with the various growing seasons found right here in Randolph County!
Illinois AITC
Illinois E-Learning
Resources
Contact us.
aitc@rcfb.org
(618)443-4511
1403 Hillcrest Dr. PO Box 504
Sparta, IL 62286