Agriculture in the Classroom Program

Program Information

Agency:

Ag Education & Training Branch
Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development

For Further Information Contact:
Tel: 780-427-4309 Fax: 780-422-7755

Program Details

The aim of this program is to foster awareness and understanding of agriculture so that future citizens will be prepared to make responsible decisions regarding the industry.

Program Activities

Resource development and distribution
The program develops and distribute resources for K to 12 educators. The program's library consists of more than 3,000 pages of lesson plans, stories, etc. plus extensive multimedia products.

Special events for teacher and students

City slickers' harvest - Inner city children experience a harvest. Proceeds are donated to the food bank.
Free and easy teacher training - Hands-on learning, a farm stay plus university credit.
Farm tours - Get out and enjoy a tour of agriculture with your class

Agriculture education resource listing
The Agricultural Education Resource Directory includes more than 350 entries annually and it is supplied to all Alberta schools each September.

Agriculture ambassador program
This is the marketing and distribution link with practising teachers. More than 1,000 Alberta schools participate in this program.

For more information
201, 7000 - 113 Street
Edmonton, Alberta
T6H 5T6
Phone (780) 427-4309
Fax: (780) 422-7755


	For more information about the content of this document, contact Ag-Info Centre. Last Reviewed/Revised on August 31, 2011.