Sign-Up for 2023 Literacy Project
Free program for preK-5th grade students.
The Colorado Literacy Project is a way to bring agriculture into the classroom while reinforcing reading comprehension and other academic standards. Farmers and ranchers across Colorado visit classrooms - either in-person or virtually - to read a book to the students. They answer questions, complete an activity, and talk about their connection to agriculture. The class keeps the book!
The book for 2023 is another NEW book featuring a real Colorado family. The Woolly Way: Papou and the story of Lantern Ridge is a multi-generational family story of sheep grazing in a Colorado forest. The book was written by Rachel Gabel and illustrated by Liz Banman-Munsterteiger. Set in Meeker, Colorado and the White River National Forest, The Woolly Way tells of the role sheep and shepherds have played in Colorado, historically to present-day, including cultural and land management contributions. The Literacy Project runs from mid-January through May.
To participate in the Literacy Project and receive a copy of this book for your class plus supplies for several classroom activities (Wool Samples Kit and Tree Cookies), sign-up today at: https://forms.gle/Vc3KVSxNHw2LXkFt5. Educational resources will be provided that connect to Colorado Academic Standards for Reading, Visual Arts, and Science.
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The dairy industry is incredibly important to Colorado. In fact, dairy products are Colorado’s second largest agriculture product. Through this Colorado Reader, students will explore the Colorado dairy industry including breeds of dairy cattle, the journey of milk from farm to table, nutrition, cheesemaking and types of cheese, plus meet a Colorado dairy farmer! Sponsored by Leprino Foods Company Foundation, Dairy MAX, and Colorado Milk Marketing Board.
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2023 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
The 2023 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference will take place June 26-29 in Orlando, Florida.
Watch this short video to see a sneak peek at what the Sunshine State has in store for you! Registration will open March 2023.
Want a scholarship to attend?
There are TWO scholarship opportunities to help teachers attend the national conference: 1) CHS Foundation Scholarship Program, and 2) Native American Agriculture Fund Scholarship Program. Each scholarship program covers the $435 early-bird registration costs to the conference. Applications for both scholarship programs are due February 15, 2023. To learn more and access the online application, visit this webpage.
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Resource Roundup
Can't get to a farm? Take a virtual tour!
The National Agriculture in the Classroom website, AgClassroom.org, has a virtual tours page under the student section. On this page you'll find curated video playlists of virtual farm visits from across the United States. There are hundreds of high-quality videos to explore. Check it out here!
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January Featured Resources |
Check out these lesson plans and resources from the National Agriculture Curriculum Matrix.
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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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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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You Shop. Amazon Gives. Every time you shop, AmazonSmile donates to the Colorado Foundation for Agriculture. |
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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 Foundation for Agriculture | 970-818-3308 | GrowingYourFuture.com |
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10343 Federal Blvd Unit J Box 224, Westminster, CO 80260 |
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