February 2022
Canada's Agriculture Day - February 22, 2022
If you are grateful for access to safe and healthy food, then celebrate the Canadian food we love and the people who produce it with your students! TWO fun ways to get involved:
Complete the #CdnAgDay Celebration Challenge by February 22nd to receive FREE plantable bookmarks for all of your students!
A gamified resource that teaches students about nutrients in food, how to make healthy choices and interpreting food labels and ads.
ExploreSaskAg.ca
GRADES 3 TO 6 | ELA, Sci, SS
A kid-friendly website that brings the story of agriculture to life with interactive information, real photos, and colourful illustrations. Plus there are simple lessons, brain buster activities and quizzes to guide student exploration! Great for in-class and at-home learning.
Reggie's Technology Adventure (EN/FR)
GRADES 3 TO 5 | ELA, Hlth, Sci, SS
Join Reggie and his mom as they tour the countryside and learn about various ways the agriculture industry uses technology! Extend learning with individual student worksheets and an accompanying slideshow.
*NEW* Pandemic Food Panic!
GRADES 9 TO 12 | ELA, SS
Using a problem-based learning approach and real-life examples, students will examine the impact COVID-19 had and continues to have on our food system. Included are an online learning resource, investigation and solution proposition.
Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM)
GRADES K TO 8 | Province-wide

EXTENDED INTO APRIL! We'll help coordinate a virtual or in-person classroom visit from a local farmer or ag representative. PLUS you'll receive our NEW resource exclusively for #CALM22, Connections in Agriculture!
Great Canadian Farm Tours
GRADES K TO 6 | Province-wide

Join AITC for 11 virtual farm tours from coast-to-coast during March! From Aquaculture, Sugar Beets, Beef and more, these tours will offer students a diverse insight into Canadian agriculture, along with an opportunity to ask the farmer questions!
Explore Digital Agriculture Presentations
GRADES 7 TO 9 | Province-wide

Spark your students' interest in the diverse careers available in the compelling world of digital agriculture. A guest presenter will share about their career journey and facilitate a fun, hands-on activity of exploration.
Career Case Presentations
GRADES 10 TO 12 | Province-wide

A guest presenter will share about their experience working in the agriculture industry, then guide your class through a gamified learning experience, encouraging students to explore their personal interests and related career opportunities.
Agriculture Student Scholarship
For students who are interested in pursuing a career in agriculture, the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture is proudly offering a $4,000 grand-prize, and 3 additional $2,000 runner-up scholarships. Apply by March 31.
G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship
Back again for 2022, the G3 Grow Beyond Scholarship will help students recognize their full potential in leading change in the agriculture industry. There are 6 - $4,000 scholarships available.