Winnipeg, MB - Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC‑C) is proud to celebrate the ingenuity and problem‑solving power of students across the country through Mission Explorium, a national program that invited Grades 6–8 learners to step into the role of agriculture & food problem solvers. This year, over 5300 students registered from coast to coast to coast, engaging in hands‑on, inquiry‑based learning that brought agriculture, sustainability, and innovation to life.

Launched in February and concluding in May, Mission Explorium challenged students to design a sustainable community on a deserted island. Through a series of quests, students applied critical thinking, creativity, and agricultural literacy to tackle real‑world issues such as food production, resource management, and community resilience. Their work demonstrated the essential role young people play in shaping the future of Canada’s food system.

National Winner Announced

AITC‑C is thrilled to announce that the 2026 National Winner of Mission Explorium is the Grade 6 Class of Nicole Lovell from Templeton Academy located in Meadows, Newfoundland.

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WINNIPEG, MB — This March, landmarks across Canada will light up in green to celebrate Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM 2026) — a coast-to-coast-to-coast moment of illumination highlighting the people, places, and stories that feed our nation.

Organized by Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C), CALM 2026 unites classrooms, communities, and industry partners under the theme “A Brighter Future, Rooted in Agriculture.” From the Princess Gates at Exhibition Place in Toronto to the Science World in Vancouver, from the Legislative Assembly in Yellowknife to the Shaw Building in Charlottetown, more than 25 landmarks across Canada will glow green throughout March — symbolizing growth, connection, and Canada’s shared agricultural roots.

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Winnipeg, MB – Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) is proud to announce the formation of its new Board of Directors. This milestone marks the next chapter in the family of organizations' extraordinary growth, now reaching more than two million students annually across Canada.

Over the past decade, AITC-C and its ten provincial member organizations have expanded programs, strengthened partnerships, and built a movement to ensure every young Canadian understands where their food comes from and the vital role agriculture plays in our economy, environment, and communities. Growth has created new opportunities and new responsibilities, and today AITC-C is embracing them with renewed vision and energy.

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May 1, 2025 | Winnipeg, MB - This spring, Grades 6 to 8 classes across Canada embarked on an exciting adventure in sustainability as part of Agriculture in the Classroom Canada’s (AITC-C) Mission Explorium. Designed to ignite curiosity, problem solving, and teamwork, this nationwide program challenged students to create a sustainable community after landing on a deserted island.

Launched on February 17 and concluding in late April, Mission Explorium offered dynamic, cross-curricular activities combining science, math, language arts, visual arts, and career studies with the goal of building agriculture and food literacy. Students worked collaboratively to complete quests, applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to compete for regional wins and the chance to vie for national glory.

AITC-C is thrilled to congratulate Kelli Fredlund's grade 7/8 class at James L. Alexander School from Saskatoon School District 13 in Saskatoon, on claiming top honors in the inaugural competition. Over 225 classes from British Columbia to the Maritimes and Northern Canada participated in Mission Explorium, showcasing incredible creativity, problem solving, and teamwork. The class dazzled a panel of agriculture and educator industry judges with their extraordinary imagination and innovative designs. From crafting an intricate sustainable food system to their artistic renderings, the class demonstrated an exceptional ability to think outside the box and bring their island vision to life. Their creativity shone through in every detail, making their submission a standout among a sea of talented contenders. The class was awarded an indoor garden generously donated by Plantaform for their inspiring achievement. To see their winning video, visit https://youtu.be/wr7-2rGNHLA.

We are proud to also recognize the outstanding efforts of the Class of A. Rheault from Carman Collegiate, Manitoba, and the Class of V. Hussey from Bayview Academy, Newfoundland and Labrador, with an Honourable Mention in the Mission Explorium Challenge. Both classes demonstrated exceptional creativity, scientific inquiry, and collaborative spirit, standing out among entries from across the country. Their innovative approaches and dedication to exploration exemplify the values at the heart of Mission Explorium, and we commend these students and their educators for their inspiring contributions to this year’s national competition.

(Headingly, MB) - Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C), a Canadian charitable organization with a vision to bring agriculture to every classroom, and Dairy Farmers of Canada (DFC), the voice of Canadian dairy farmers, are proud to announce the winners of the DFC Here for Tomorrow Scholarship, powered by thinkAG.

Over 110 submissions were received this year from across the country, an increase by over 50% from year 1. The 2023 scholarship recipients are:

- Lena Park: Grade 11 student from British Columbia (Visual Arts piece on The Three Sisters)

- Victoria Pitsiaeli: Grade 12 student from British Columbia (Video- Setting her sights on being an Agronomist)

- Olivia Szerepi: Grade 11 student from Ontario (Written Essay on caring for those who care for us)

- Calvin Cao: Grade 12 student from Ontario (Video on the AI future of Pest-Busting)

- Edward Sy: Grade 12 student from Ontario (Written essay on Biotechnologists being the Guardians of Sustainability)

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