FOMO - Register Today for 2023 Summer AgriCULTURE Institutes
Two Professional Development Courses for PreK-12 Grade Teachers
The Summer AgriCULTURE Institutes are hands-on professional development courses designed for educators. This is not your typical professional development class. Past participants have said our course is like summer camp for adults! CEUs and optional CSU grad-level credits available.
Location: Fort Lewis College, Student Union - Meet here every morning.
Tentative Schedule (Subject to change)
Monday, July 10
- Welcome; Why is agricultural literacy important?
- Colorado Commissioner of Agriculture Kate Greenberg
- Additional Speakers
- Possible afternoon tour
Tuesday, July 11 - Southwest Tour Day
- Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Farm and Ranch Enterprise
- Montezuma Orchard Restoration Project
- Montezuma School to Farm Project - Mancos School Site
Wednesday, July 12 - East Tour Day
- Pine River Shares
- Stone Peak Ranch
- River Rock Garden
- Fox Fire Farms
Thursday, July 13 - Northwest Tour Day
- McPhee Reservoir
- Milligan Bees
- Additional tour
Friday, July 14
- Hands-on with Agriculture in the Classroom lessons with Lynn Wallin, education specialist with National Center for Agricultural Literacy
- Lunch with area farmers and ranchers
Tentative Schedule (Subject to change)
Tuesday, July 18
Location: Colorado Department of Agriculture, Broomfield
- Welcome; Why is agricultural literacy important?
- Julie McCaleb, Environmental Systems Manager at Smithfield
- Additional Speakers
- CDA Laboratory tour and hands-on activity in Animal Health lab
Wednesday, July 19 - Tour Day
Location: Meet at Mead Park and Ride
- Aurora Organic Dairy Farm and Milk Processing Plant, Platteville
- Five Rivers Kuner Feedlot, Kersey
- CSU AgNext/ARDEC, Fort Collins
Thursday, July 20
Location: CSU Spur - Terra Building
- Speakers
- Tour CSU Spur Campus
- Hands-on with Agriculture in the Classroom lessons
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2023 NAITC Summer Virtual Conference - Thursday, July 20
We are excited to announce National Agriculture in the Classroom will offer a free, one-day summer virtual conference sponsored by the CHS Foundation on July 20, from 10:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. Eastern Time (8:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Mountain).
Hear from children's book author Lisl H. Detlefsen, and attend valuable sessions featuring a variety of agricultural subjects and interests for all grade levels.
This professional development event is sure to leave you with valuable agricultural literacy resources and excitement for the new school year.
The conference will be recorded and accessible shortly after it takes place.
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Matrix Featured Resources |
Check out these lesson plans and resources from the National Agriculture Curriculum Matrix.
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Join Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom and Make a Difference as a Board Member
Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom (CoAITC) is excited to announce an incredible opportunity to contribute to the development of agricultural literacy education across the state. CoAITC is currently seeking passionate individuals to join the organization as volunteer members to serve on the board of directors and the advisory board. This is a chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of students and teachers by promoting the importance of agriculture in Colorado’s classrooms.
As a nonprofit organization established in 1991, CoAITC aims to advance agricultural literacy by providing authentic, standards-aligned programs and resources for prekindergarten through 12th grade formal and informal instruction. This is accomplished through a combination of printed and electronic resources, in-person and virtual student presentations, teacher professional development, educational activities at public events, and multiple communications and outreach efforts. CoAITC annually reaches 325,000 students, teachers, families, and individuals in urban, suburban, and rural communities across Colorado.
“Those who serve as directors and advisors play a crucial role in shaping the strategic direction of Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom and driving our mission forward. Our board is built of individuals with diverse backgrounds, expertise, and a strong commitment to agriculture and education,” said Ashley Wilcox, CoAITC president. “This is an opportunity to collaborate with like-minded professionals and contribute to a cause that positively impacts Colorado.”
Members of the board of directors and advisory board attend joint quarterly meetings, serve on the organization’s seven committees, assist in the planning and implementation of Agriculture in the Classroom programs and activities, and participate in fundraising. Director and advisory board members serve voluntarily.
If you are enthusiastic about agriculture, education, and want to be part of an organization dedicated to cultivating the next generation of consumers, citizens, and professionals, you are encouraged to apply. To learn more and apply, please visit GrowingYourFuture.com or use this link: bit.ly/3X2x5xh. The application deadline is July 24, 2023.
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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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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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