Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) has announced Denise Schmidt as its new Executive Director. Schmidt, who has a long-standing connection to the agricultural sector, is set to enhance agricultural literacy across the nation. Schmidt’s extensive experience spans industry, producers, associations, and government. Previously, she was the Senior Director of North American Canola Business and…
As November marks Canada Career Month, Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) and its ten provincial partners are thrilled to announce a series of innovative career programs aimed at connecting youth with the diverse opportunities within the agriculture and agri-food sector. As those in the industry are well aware, agriculture today is far more than…
Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) and Farm & Food Care (FFC) are pleased to release the next edition of The Real Dirt on Farming in the Classroom e-learning resource. This partnership will give Grade 7-12 students across Canada the opportunity to explore key topics related to the agriculture and food industry. Designed as a comprehensive educational tool, The…
The short documentary, Guardians of the Grasslands, has earned a wide variety of audiences through premieres across the country, national and international film festivals and on broadcast television through RFDTV. Now, thanks to a pivotal funding partnership with the Canadian Cattlemen’s Foundation, the film will reach another vital audience – students. Agriculture in the Classroom…
AITC-C launches Guardians of the Grasslands in the Classroom Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C), along with its 10 provincial members, is excited to launch a teaching guide with interactive resources for Guardians of the Grasslands, a documentary that explores the role that cattle play in the survival of Canada’s vanishing grasslands ecosystem. Through a funding partnership with…