Minnesota agriculture in the classroom: increasing agriculture literacyand educator engagement - meet k-12 standards with lessons, outreach, resources and training on conservation and agriculture

The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom organization will receive $200,000 through a Cooperative Agreement award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Resources Conservation Service. The funding supports the Soil and Water Conservation federal grant program.

Under this award, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom will provide K-12 education on agriculture and conservation from September 1, 2022 through August 31, 2025. Specifically, the organization will develop lessons, outreach activities, and resources that meet state education standards while increasing knowledge of agriculture and conservation. Educator training opportunities will also be offered to facilitate effective instruction on these topics. The funding will allow Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom to enhance agriculture literacy and engage educators in better understanding conservation through $200,000 in federal support.