ST. PAUL, Minn. — The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) Foundation proudly offers an agricultural literacy grant program. Cash awards (maximum of $1000) are offered to encourage educators to integrate agriculture into their classroom and curriculum. FFA, 4-H and other non-formal educational groups are also encouraged to seek funds to host ag literacy events and activities. Congratulation to the 2016 Grant Winners!
Red River Valley Fair Association, Moorhead, MN – Grant Use: Technology for a kiosk at the county Ag Education Center
Cedar Park Elementary STEM School, Apple Valley, MN – Grant Use: Create a Ag Resource Center and greenhouse supplies
Christ the King Catholic School, Browerville, MN – Grant Use: Create raised planting beds
Cottonwood County 4-H, Windom, MN – Grant Use: Accurate agriculture books
Greenvale Park Elementary, Northfield, MN– Grant Use:Transportation for field trip to a dairy farm
Jackson County Central FFA, Jackson, MN – Grant Use:Garden start-up supplies including fencing, garden tools, soil, plants and seeds
Kingsland FFA, Spring Valley, MN – Grant Use: Supplies for Urban Ag Day at Rochester Elementary School
Linwood Monroe Arts Plus, St. Paul, MN – Grant Use: Accurate agriculture books, student observation tools such as magnifying glasses
Pierz Healy High School and FFA, Pierz, MN – Grant Use:Farm Tour Day that will allow students to tour four local farms
Pine Harbor Christian Academy, Hastings, MN – Grant Use: Seeds, plants, worm box, compost bin, and MAITC book bundles
Pipestone Area FFA, Pipestone, MN – Grant Use: Activities for Ag Literacy Barn at the county fair
Redwood Falls Public Library, Redwood Falls, MN – Grant Use: Materials for agricultural themed early literacy center
Sleepy Eye FFA, Sleepy Eye, MN – Grant Use: Livestock banners for display at county fair, animal carnival and other public events
— The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom
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