Ag in the classroom
The Jefferson County Ag in the Classroom (AITC) is an agricultural education program focusing mainly on the primary grades. Lucille Schlabach is our Ag in the Classroom Coordinator. Our program is a joint effort with Jefferson and Hamilton County Farm Bureaus, and reaches elementary school students in both counties.
The goal of the Ag in the Classroom program is to teach children what agriculture is, where their food and fibers come from, and how agriculture is part of their everyday lives. We want our county youth and teachers to know that agriculture can be integrated with their school curriculums. If we can teach students and influence them at an early age, they will grow into adults who appreciate the importance of the agriculture industry in their community. We utilize fun and interactive lessons, as well as visits and materials from local farmers. Most lessons feature a "make-and-take" activity that students can bring home.
Our program is made possible by a grant from the Illinois Agricultural Association, Farm Bureau fundraisers, and from generous donations from our members and the community.
The goal of the Ag in the Classroom program is to teach children what agriculture is, where their food and fibers come from, and how agriculture is part of their everyday lives. We want our county youth and teachers to know that agriculture can be integrated with their school curriculums. If we can teach students and influence them at an early age, they will grow into adults who appreciate the importance of the agriculture industry in their community. We utilize fun and interactive lessons, as well as visits and materials from local farmers. Most lessons feature a "make-and-take" activity that students can bring home.
Our program is made possible by a grant from the Illinois Agricultural Association, Farm Bureau fundraisers, and from generous donations from our members and the community.
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