ag in the classroom

Washington FFA state Treasure Ava Haase explains why ag education in the classroom isn't just important for future farmer, but future consumers as well.

Hannah McAuliffe, the 2024 Oregon Ag in the Classroom Educator of the Year, discusses how a lack of Ag teachers will likely impact the industry into the future.   If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaag... Read More ...

Congratulations to North Lake School teacher Hannah McAuliffe, earlier this fall she was named the 2024 Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Educator of the Year.  Oregon AITC said McAuliffe was selected for her integration of agriculture into core subjects.  McAulif...

For 75 years, the CHS Foundation has helped develop the next generation of ag leaders for lifelong success.  In honor of the milestone, the foundation is awarding $75,000 in grants for K-12 teachers to implement a project at their school that will engage students in experiential agricultural education.  Fu...

The Oregon Department of Agriculture has announced the projects awarded Specialty Crop Block Grant funding this year. The 15 projects across the state will share roughly $2 million all together. Awardees this year include: Chemeketa Community College Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Oregon Department of Agriculture (two awards for the Insect Pest Prevention and Management Program)

Oregon’s chapter of Agriculture in the Classroom is in its fourth decade of reaching kids by helping teachers incorporate ag into their everyday curriculum for routine subjects like English, math, science, and history.   Executive Director Jessica Jansen said the program has a wide reach.   “...