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"What If I Know Nothing About Agriculture?  Can I Still Use It In My Classroom?"

"I grew up in Kansas.  I was surrounded by farms and animals my whole life, but when I started working in a charter school that mainly focused on agriculture - I was absolutely clueless.  In this post I will be discussing how important it is to teach your kids about Ag, and how I started!"                                link to blog
National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix

The National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix is an online, searchable, and standards-based curriculum map for K-12 teachers. The Matrix contextualizes national education standards in science, social studies, and nutrition education with relevant instructional resources linked to Common Core Standards. Search our instructional, classroom-ready resources now!                                        Curriculum Matrix         
2017 Teacher of The Year - Consider Applying!

NHAITC knows how hard teachers work for their students. This is a chance to recognize an outstanding New Hampshire elementary or secondary school teacher, who uses agricultural education materials and/or activities in the classroom to teach core subjects.  Last year, Mike Smith from Mascenic Regional High School was recognized for integrating student horticulture projects into the district's food classes and in landscaping the school grounds.  

The winning application(s) will be recognized in the spring and submitted to National Agriculture in the Classroom to be considered for national recognition.  Applications are due November 15, 2016.                                                                  
CLASSROOM CONNECTION              NHAITC OUT & ABOUT
(grades 6-8) students identify the farm source of common Thanksgiving foods

A Rafter of Turkeys  (grades 3-5)   learn about the domestication and life cycle of the turkey, recognize how turkeys are raised on farms, and identify turkey products

The Great Pumpkin  (grades 1-4) make a paper plate model of the life cycle of a pumpkin
N H Council of Social Studies Conference
November 1, 2016 Manchester, NH

New Hampshire Farm Bureau 100th Anniversary Annual Meeting
November 11, 2016   Meredith, NH

Farm & Forest Expo
February 17th and 18th
Radisson Hotel    Manchester, NH

GRANT POSSIBILITIES
Let It Grow contest - vote for the winning school
Grafton/Coos County School to Farm Day
May 24, 2017
new event at The Rocks Estate in Bethlehem!


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Debbi Cox,  State Coordinator            nhaitc@nhfarmbureau.org         (603) 224-1934  
Deb Robie, Grafton County Coordinator             wehunt4@myfairpoint.net 
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