bringing agriculture to a classroom
Louisiana Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom
“To educate and increase understanding of agriculture and instill an appreciation for our renewable food, fiber and fuel systems.
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Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is a distinctly focused, uniquely structured grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Our goal is to help students gain a greater awareness of the role agriculture plays in the economy and society, so that they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies. AITC is carried out in each state—according to state needs and interests—by individuals representing farm organizations, agribusiness, education and government. Our state program is coordinated by the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.
Louisiana Ag in the Classroom provides resources and training for teachers to integrate agriculture across the curriculum. We do not ask teachers to take time out of their very busy instructional day and teach a lesson on agriculture. Instead, we provide lessons designed to support core subjects by integrating agriculture into lesson plans and upholding the Louisiana Department of Education Grade-Level Expectations.
Ag Literacy Program
The Louisiana AITC Ag Literacy Program seeks to cultivate agricultural literacy by sharing the story of agriculture with elementary students across the state. Ag Literacy supports Louisiana Ag in the Classroom’s mission to educate and increase understanding of agriculture and instill an appreciation for our renewable food, fiber and fuel systems.
AITC Fast Food Farm Day — July 9, 2025
Visit the Fast Food Farm in Gramercy, LA with Louisiana Ag in the Classroom for an immersive, agri-educational STEAgM experience this summer.
WHO: Open to all Louisiana pre-K – 12th grade educators.
WHEN: Wednesday, July 9 from 9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
WHERE: Fast Food Farm, 2042 North Golden Grove Road, Gramercy, LA 70052. The Fast Food Farm is a nonprofit, agri-educational farm in St. James Parish teaching the importance of agriculture for the benefit of everyone.
WHAT: Louisiana Ag in the Classroom is sponsoring a FREE immersive, agri-educational STEAgM opportunity at the Fast Food Farm where Louisiana pre-K – 12th grade educators will learn how to use agriculture to teach Louisiana Student Standards.
Participants will receive free materials to use in their classrooms. Lunch and refreshments will be provided.
There will be special drawings for gift cards and door prizes. The first 20 educators to register and attend will be entered to win a $50 Amazon gift card (two will be awarded)!
This is an educator-only event—no children please, and dress comfortably, as this is an outdoor venue.
Certificates for Continuing Learning Units (CLUs) will be provided; however, AITC cannot guarantee that local education agencies or other organizations will accept these CLUs for credit.
This special event is sponsored by the Fast Food Farm, Louisiana Ag in the Classroom & the Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Louisiana Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom State Chair Sally Ramagos
Congratulations to Chantelle Hataway, the 2024 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Hataway is a a third-grade teacher at Lafargue Elementary School in Avoyelles Parish. She wins a trip to the National AITC Conference, $500 and an iPad.
Applications for the 2025 Louisiana Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year will be available September 15, 2024. The annual award recognizes a Louisiana teacher for achievements and efforts in teaching students the importance of agriculture.