We Have New Email Addresses
We have been working on building our brand and enhancing our name recognization. You may have already started noticing an increase in use of the name Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom, abbreviated CoAITC. For many years, the Colorado Foundation for Agriculture (CFA) has also been doing business as Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom. Those two names, plus our URL of growingyourfuture.com, can be confusing. To simplify this, we will primarily be using the name Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom. A brand new website, with a new URL, is in development and will be launched soon. We continue to retain the name Colorado Foundation for Agriculture and our 501(c)3 nonprofit status remains the same. All donations are still tax deductible.
Please take note of our new email addresses listed below and update your address books. Our general contact information is: info@coagclassroom.org and 970-818-3308.
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Jennifer Scharpe
Executive Director
720-788-3224
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Lucee Church
Education Program Coordinator
970-361-3281
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Ashley Wilcox
Board President
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The Wait is Over...2023 Summer AgriCULTURE Institute Registration Open
Two Professional Development Courses for PreK-12 Grade Teachers
The Summer AgriCULTURE Institutes are hands-on professional development courses designed for educators. Attendees learn about Colorado agriculture, tour farms, ranches, and food production facilities, and learn innovative, standards-based ways to incorporate food, fiber, fuel, and natural resource topics into academic curricula!
This is not your typical professional development class. Past participants have said our course is like summer camp for adults!
July 10-14, 2023 – Durango: Crossroads of agriculture and education. If you’re new to Agriculture in the Classroom or if you’d like to learn about agriculture and natural resources in the southwest, this five-day course is for you. Ranching, farming, produce, water, and integrating agriculture into your school are just a few of the topics that you will learn about through on-site tours and presentations from industry experts. PreK-12 formal and informal educators in all disciplines from across the Four Corners region and beyond are welcome. Registration of $95 includes 2.5 Continuing Education Units (37.5 clock hours) and 3 graduate level credits from Colorado State University. >>Click here to register<<
July 18-20, 2023 – Denver: The science of animal agriculture. A NEW, three-day professional development opportunity focused on immersive learning experiences in science education. From veterinary science to climate impacts of livestock production to food production, participants will learn directly from industry experts and be equipped with lessons and resources that can be immediately used in the classroom. While this session will be science-focused, it is open to all preK-12 grade formal and informal educators from Colorado and surrounding states. Registration of $45 includes 1.5 Continuing Education Units (22.5 clock hours) and 1 graduate level credit from Colorado State University. >>Click here to register<<
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Matrix Featured Resources |
Check out these lesson plans and resources from the National Agriculture Curriculum Matrix.
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2023 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference Registration Open
We are excited to announce registration for the 2023 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference is open!
Join us in Orlando, Florida, for the premier professional development event for preK through 12th grade teachers, volunteers, and professionals in agricultural literacy.
Conference registration includes teacher professional development workshops, delicious meals, a traveling workshop experience into Florida's agriculture industry, networking and resource sharing with fellow educators and industry experts in agriculture and education, optional tours, and unforgettable memories!
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Congratulations CHS Scholarship Winners
𝙴𝚡𝚒𝚝𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝙽𝚎𝚠𝚜 𝙰𝚕𝚎𝚛𝚝! TWO Colorado teachers won CHS Foundation Scholarships to attend the 2023 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference. Thank you to all the Colorado teachers who applied. There were 174 teachers from across the US who applied for 3 scholarship programs. We greatly thank the CHS Foundation for providing this opportunity.
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Resource Roundup - CDA Lab Tour
The Colorado Department of Agriculture welcomes school classes and clubs, scouting groups, and other educational organizations to learn about science and the connection to agriculture. There are three tour options and all tours can be customized to fit your students' needs.
- Facility Tours - A 45-minute tour of the laboratory to see the work related to chemical, microbiological testing, and metrological measurements. Limited to groups of 25 or fewer.
- Classroom or Virtual "Ask A Scientist" or "Science Career Discussions" - Listen to scientists talk about the work they do, the connection to agriculture, and what inspired them to become a scientist. Available in-person or virtual, limited to 1 hour.
- Specialized Tours with Hands-On Learning Experience - Schedule a 2 hour visit in one of our three laboratories, tour the lab then take part in a hands-on lab testing experience related to chemistry, microbiology, or metrology. Limited to groups of 10 or fewer.
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The Journey 2050 program is a unique combination of lesson plans and an educational gaming platform. The seven-level game and program meets educational standards for science, geography, social studies, STEM, career and technical education and agriculture classes. Lesson topics include: sustainability, soil, water, economy, geography, culture, careers, agriculture technology and project-based learning. It is geared to grades 6-12, is free of charge and is compatible on all devices.
Virtual Guest Speaker Presentation and Classroom Kit
Book a virtual guest speaker presentation to receive a FREE classroom kit. Quantities are limited. What is in the kit? The kit contains materials for THREE hands-on activities for 30 students.
- 30 compostable cups/lids
- 30 compostable straws
- 6 Sharpie markers to draw lines on the cup (the cups are still compostable after being marked)
- 300 sunflower microgreen seeds (10 per cup)
- 6 flexible cutting boards and pairing knives
- $20 gift card to purchase apples
- Barrel/Nutrients Poster (a teacher gift)
- Instructions for activities
- Media card highlighting the remaining levels in the program and providing student action ideas
- Colorado Curriculum Connections page
- Farmers 2050 promo card
For questions or to book a guest speaker presentation, visit Journey2050.com or email Lucee Church, Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom (CoAITC) education program coordinator. |
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Help Fill the Apple by Donating Your State Tax Refund
Your income tax refund can give agricultural literacy education a big boost!
Started in 2020, ReFund Colorado is a program that allows Coloradans to donate all or part of their state tax refund to support their favorite nonprofit.
When you file, look for the "Donate to a Colorado Nonprofit" line on your tax return or tax software, type in Colorado Foundation for Agriculture and our registration number: 20043005483, and then write in the amount you wish to donate. If you have your taxes prepared by someone else, just let them know you want to donate your refund and give them the instructions.
Let us know if you donate! All tax refund donations are sent to us anonymously. Drop us an email at info@coagclassroom.org with your name and the amount you donated.
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Ways you can support Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom |
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Link your King Soopers/City Market loyalty card and support the Colorado Foundation for Agriculture every time you shop. Visit the King Soopers Community Rewards page to sign up for this free program. |
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The Colorado Foundation for Agriculture is a 501(c)3 nonprofit education corporation. Our mission is connecting Colorado educators and students to their food, fiber, fuel, and natural resources through the Agriculture in the Classroom® program.
You can support our efforts to advance agricultural literacy by making your tax-deductible gift today at https://bit.ly/givecfa.
Giving is not just about making a donation.
It's about making a difference!
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Thank You Sponsors!
Listed below are sponsors at the Champion of Education and Honor Roll levels.
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Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom | 970-818-3308 | GrowingYourFuture.com |
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10343 Federal Blvd Unit J Box 224, Westminster, CO 80260 |
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