The Mission of Utah Agriculture in the
Classroom...
To improve agricultural literacy by developing programs that increase
student awareness about agriculture and instill in students an appreciation
for our food and fiber system.
Why should I teach my students about Agriculture?
We all partake of agriculture everyday. Whether it's
the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the sheets we sleep on,
the medicines we use, or the homes we live in agriculture is our
"connection to life." With only 2 percent of our population
producing food and fiber for us all, many of your students have
no idea where their food and clothing comes from. Farmers provide
an abundance of food products. The American family spends less
than 10 percent of its total income on food, the lowest in the
world. Economically, American agriculture employs 21 million people
or 18.5 percent of the labor force. United States agriculture
provides a safe supply of food that frees the rest of us to concentrate
on other activities such as medical research, space travel, computer
technology, art, music, literature, philosophy, and recreation.
Simply put, U.S. agriculture is number one - this is reason enough
to educate students about agriculture.
What is Agriculture in the Classroom?
Agriculture in the Classroom is a nationwide program designed to
help students develop an awareness and understanding of our food
and fiber system, and how agriculture impacts our daily lives. Utah
Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) provides training and resources
for teachers to use as a vehicle to teach across existing curriculum.
Teachers across the state can help to increase agricultural literacy.
How do I teach my students about Agriculture?
Agriculture in the Classroom does not attempt to add anything to
the existing school curriculum. Several AITC instructional
units have been designed in conjunction with the Utah State Office
of Education. Other materials have been created as a resource for
teachers to enhance state required subjects. For example, science
standards such as plants, animals, soils, heredity, and microorganisms
can be taught using agriculture as the vehicle.
Terms of Use
Classroom materials (PDF, PowerPoint files, etc.) and resource information
from this website may be reproduced for educational not-for-profit
purposes without the written consent of Utah Agriculture in the
Classroom provided that the user use the following credit line,
“Reproduced with the permission of Utah Agriculture in the
Classroom, Utah State University, [online] www.agclassroom.org/ut.”
Who supports the Utah Foundation for Agriculture
in the Classroom?
The Utah Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is a nonprofit
organization that receives financial support from interested individuals
and organizations.
Utah Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom
Board of Directors:
| Officers |
Members |
| Leonard M. Blackham,
President
Utah Dept. of Agriculture & Food |
Dolores Wheeler
Gossner Foods Inc. |
Aurline Boyack,
Vice President
Utah Farm Bureau Federation
|
Nancy R. Jensen
Utah Association of Conservation Districts |
Lu Arnold, Secretary
Utah Pork Producers Association
|
Brent Tanner
Utah Cattlemen's Association |
Kyle R. Stephens,
Treasurer
Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture |
Leland J. Hogan
Utah Farm Bureau Federation |
|
Chuck Gay
Associate V.P. Utah State University Extension |
|
Bruce Miller
Agriculture Systems Technology & Education,
Utah State University |
|
William "Buddy"
Deimler
Ag Education Specialist, USOE
|
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