Print This PageAgriculture in the Classroom (AITC)
During the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference each year, Monsanto, in cooperation with the Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Consortium announces three state winners who receive $5,000 grants for the Monsanto Outreach for Agriculture Awards. Monsanto’s continued support to the Consortium provides additional funding opportunities for deserving state-level educational projects.
AITC is a grassroots student educational program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) with chapters in all states and territories. State AITC programs address the need for agriculture literacy at the K-12 student level, with innovative curricular efforts designed specifically to reach non-traditional agriculture students.
“Monsanto is proud to recognize diverse programs that represent a commitment to improving the understanding and plant sciences, animal sciences or biotechnology of students. Science education is fundamental in preparing the future generations of consumers and opinion leaders. Monsanto is committed to show students the contribution agriculture makes to our society,” said Brenda Cockrell, Monsanto Customer Relations Manager.
The AITC Conference has drawn nearly 600 participants each year from across the United States. Participants at the conference have the opportunity to attend workshops and hear speakers on a variety of aspects of agriculture and ways to integrate the topic into K-12 education. More information on the Agriculture in the Classroom Program can be found at http://www.agclassroom.org/.
