Posted: 03.17.2010

The Wisconsin Ag in the Classroom Program is accepting applications for matching grants that will be awarded to groups that promote agricultural literacy in K-12 schools.

The Ag in the Classroom will award up to $500 to groups sponsoring programs or projects that promote agricultural literacy. A total of $4,000 will be awarded. Projects considered for grants must be targeted to grades K-12 and should enhance student knowledge of the contribution made by agriculture. Projects that use funds toward an ongoing, sustainable education effort will receive preference over those that involve a “one-time” program. The application deadline for this grant is April 1, 2010.

For more information, contact Darlene Arneson at 608-828-5719, or get an application on the Agriculture in the Classroom web site at www.wisagclassroom.org.

The Ag in the Classroom is a program to help students K-12 to understand the importance of agriculture. The program is coordinated by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with funding from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation, other agricultural groups, and a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection.  Learn more at www.wisgclassroom.org

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