Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom

Here's a sneak peek of just a few of the awesome entrepreneurs you'll see on Thursday, October 3rd at our Taste of Virginia event!!

- Tickets go on sale August 1st.
- $100 per person
- $115 after September 26th
- 5:30-8:30p.m. *Arrival times at 5:30 & 6:30p.m.

VA FAIRS - Foundation For Agriculture, Innovation & Rural Sustainability State Fair of Virginia

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom connects children to agriculture.

AITC's school grant applications are now available! Apply for a grant of up to $500 to connect students to agriculture! Early decision deadline is August 15, regular decision deadline is October 13. Applications are available at virginia.agclassroom.org.

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom connects children to agriculture.

Happy 4th of July!!🇺🇸

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom was exceptionally well represented this year with not one, but TWO National Winners! They were celebrated at the NAITCO conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Our state teacher of the year, Amy Goodyear, was selected as one of six teachers to achieve the national Teaching in Excellence award. She was only one of two secondary teachers to be selected.

Carter Humphries, a 4H Extension agent who works closely with AITC as an ambassador, received the Partnership in Agriculture Literacy award provided by the Grange Foundation. Only one person receives this award!

Congratulations to Amy and Carter! We are proud of your hard work and creativity. Thank you for your dedication to educating Virginia’s children. 🏆 💐

Save the date! September 20th will be our Southside VA Clay Shoot! Register TODAY! ➡ https://bit.ly/3zoynuJ

Help us in giving a huge CONGRATULATIONS to Carter Humphries! She’s a VA 4H Extension Agent who was recognized with the Partnership in Agricultural Literacy award by National Grange at the National Agriculture in the Classroom conference.

Help us give Amy Goodyear a huge CONGRATULATIONS on receiving her National Excellence in Teaching award from the USDA National Institute for Food & Agriculture and National Agriculture in the Classroom. What an amazing accomplishment! 💐

Virginia AITC staff had a full house at the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Salt Lake. Great job Miriam and Tammy!

Our work would not be possible without the support of generous donors like you! Consider donating before June 30th to close out our year strong! ➡️https://virginia.agclassroom.org/donors/support/

Just sayin' . . .

Educators, Instructional Assistants, 4H Extension agents, and home school co-ops are invited to attend the free AITC workshop held at the Heritage Farm Museum. Loudoun and surrounding areas - take advantage of this unique opportunity! Here is the link for registration: https://virginia.agclassroom.org/teachers/dev_calendar/

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom connects children to agriculture.

Educators, our annual free summer professional development workshop with Agriculture in the Classroom is August 7 from 9am – 12pm. Fun and engaging content and lessons that use Virginia agriculture and natural resources to teach core concepts that every child should learn! Lunch will be provided. Pre-registration is required!
https://form.jotform.com/VaAITC/2024-virginia-beach-workshop

Visit a local creamery or farmer's market to celebrate! Share your favorite places to buy Virginia dairy products in the comments. 🧀🧈🍨🍦🥛

Vote for your favorite way to eat eggs in the comments below and watch our video on the embryology of an egg! 🥚🍳 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90qTaywGCXw

Blackwater Bend Dairy is an udderly fabulous location for a workshop! Spots are still available for this free professional development that is open to educators, 4H extension agents, instructional assistants etc. Please use this link to register: https://virginia.agclassroom.org/teachers/dev_calendar/

Spots are still available for the FREE professional development at Henricus Historical Park! This PD is convenient to educators in the Henrico, Hanover, Richmond City and Chesterfield areas in particular. Learn more about Henricus here: https://henricus.org/
Sign up using this link: https://virginia.agclassroom.org/teachers/dev_calendar/
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Spots are still available for the FREE professional development at Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum on August 1st. This workshop is convenient for educators in Loudoun, Fairfax, Prince William, Fauquier, and Clarke.
Learn more about the museum here: https://heritagefarmmuseum.org/
Sign up with this link: https://virginia.agclassroom.org/teachers/dev_calendar/

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Today's the day! Best of luck to all golfers participating in our 27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament! ⛳

We know educators often go into their own pockets to pay for supplies and other school needs. This summer - DON'T PAY- for professional development! Engage in hands on activities from cross curricular lessons, while earning certification points free of charge. Find a date or location that works for you and sign up with this link:
https://virginia.agclassroom.org/teachers/dev_calendar/

Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom connects children to agriculture.

One week left until our 27th Annual Charity Golf Tournament!! ⛳️

Find more information about the tournament here: https://virginia.agclassroom.org/donors/events_golf/