Real Dirt on Farming in the Classroom

Real Dirt on Farming in the Classroom enables students to engage with the Real Dirt on Farming while examining its key areas – animal welfare, crops and plants, sustainability, agriculture policy, hot topics in our food system & more!

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CALM’s 10 new, interactive resources

In celebration of CALM, we have turned 10 of our favourite resources into interactive e-learning resources, perfect for distanced and at-home learning!

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Canadian Agriculture Education Impact Framework Report

View our impact framework outlining AITC-C’s national plan for action developed through provincial stakeholder consultations.

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G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship

Do you know a student with bright ideas for the future of Canadian Agriculture? The G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship is awarding 6 scholarships of $4,000 to students who want to innovate agriculture for a strong future!

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ENGAGE. EMPOWER. LEAD. GROW.

Agriculture in every classroom,
inspiring every student!

Who we are

Leaders in agriculture education.

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) is the national voice for agriculture education in Canada. Alongside our AITC member organizations, we are driven by a passion for the agriculture and food sector and lifelong learning. Together, we are committed to engaging Canadian students and educators to enhance their knowledge and appreciation of agriculture and food. Transparency, integrity, empowerment, inclusiveness and collaboration firmly ground us in everything we do.

What we do

We cultivate meaningful connections to agriculture and food for students and educators.

As a charitable organization, we operate from coast to coast with our ten provincial AITC members to deliver accurate, balanced, and current curriculum-linked agri-food resources, programs, and initiatives that are based on science. Through inquiry-based learning, we encourage students and educators to be curious, critical thinkers. By offering dynamic and unique outreach opportunities to connect with Canadians who make their living in agri-food, we bring students up close and personal with Canada's agriculture and food story.

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More National Highlights

Bayer supports AITC-C in national 'Business of Food' expansion

AITC-C is set to expand The Business of Food (BOF) program nationally, thanks to a $450,000 multi-year partnership from Bayer Crop Science Canada. BOF is a comprehensive e-learning platform aimed at bringing knowledge about food and agriculture to education professionals.

Learn more about Bayer's support!

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada Receives $1.6 million From AAFC

The Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, the Honourable Marie-Claude Bibeau, announced Agriculture in the Classroom Canada has been approved for up to $1.6 million over two years under the AgriCompetitiveness Program. The announcement marked the launch of one of AITC-C's flagship initiatives, Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM), which is now in its tenth year.

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The Real Dirt on Farming in the Classroom

A successful partnership between Farm & Food Care (FFC) and Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has led to the completion of a national classroom resource designed to give students and teachers across Canada the opportunity to dig deeper into the latest edition of The Real Dirt on Farming (RDOF).

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Provincial Highlights

Just Eat It Food Waste Challenge

Alberta

Solving the problem of food waste is complex and needs a variety of solutions.
Are you up for the challenge? REGISTRATION is now open for our Just Eat It Food Waste Challenge. Students in grades 4-9 will design their own innovative solutions to the global food waste problem.

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The First recipient of the AITC-PEI “AG”cellent Teacher Award

PEI

Congratulations to Suba Aiyer, teacher at Colonel Gray High School. Suba is the first recipient of the AITC-PEI
“AG”cellent Teacher Award! Suba is a dedicated teacher to her students, demonstrates excellence in the classroom and exemplifies true leadership in #AgEducation!

Digital Agriculture Career Panel in Celebration of IWD

Manitoba

Learn more about exciting opportunities in agriculture from four female panelists in celebration of International Women's Day on Monday, March 8th! The purpose of this event is to highlight exciting careers in agriculture, and the impactful work being done in the industry today from four local professionals.

Reigster Today

BCAITC introduces Ag-Reading Challenges in support of CALM

British Columbia

Dig into some great books, have fun, and learn about agriculture - all while earning virtual badges and the chance to win $1,300 in prizes! There are two reading challenges to choose from.

Aldred Maple Products Virtual Farm Tour

Ontario

For Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, join Jodie Aldred of Aldred Maple Products this Tuesday March 9th at 1:30pm for a virtual Farm Tour! Aldred Maple Products specializes in Maple Syrup Production!

AITC-NL has a YouTube Channel!

Newfoundland

Check out AITC-NL's new YouTube channel, full of great content! Subscribe today for engaging, entertaining and education content focused on Agriculture.

Agriculture in the Classroom NL YouTube

Wanting to learn more about agriculture?

What are GMOs and are they okay to eat? What does organic farming look like? How are animals like chickens or cattle raised? The snapAG project offers a series of reader-friendly information sheets that invite you to explore some hot topics linked to today's agriculture and food sector.

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If you want to inspire the next generation to care about the food they eat, where it comes from, and how it got on their plates, we would be proud to partner with you.

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