Volunteering is AGmazing with NMAITC - AGvocate for AGRICULTURE!

Farm Bureau

"In the Classroom"

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NM Farm and Livestock Bureau Members Visit

Local Classrooms

In May, NMAITC has had great outreach opportunities that included NMF&LB members within their own communities.

Chaves County Melinda Jackson shared a poem she wrote that reflected her passion for agriculture and how her and her husband John care for their livestock animals - 4th grade classes at Del Norte Elementary: 90 students

Curry County Bailey & Zane Slater, and Billy VanHuss explained to the students the importance of ranching and what tasks they do on an everyday basis - everyday there is something new to do - 1st grade classes at Zia Elementary: 84 students

Roosevelt County - Deveri and Avalon Mathews shared their experience owning and operating a dairy - 1st-2nd grade classes at James Elementary: 63 students

The impact and memories that were made with elementary students by these presenters will live on as the reason they now know about AGRICULTURE and they can say they met a farmer/rancher in their community. Way to go!

To get involved in your local school district for the 2024-2025 school year, email agclass1@nmflb.org (Britney) to learn more.

NMAITC and NM Farm & Livestock Bureau members DANCE!

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NMF&LB Summer Conference

July 17-19th

Inn of the Mountain Gods

Join Us for "Ag"vocational Education!

We are going "Back to Our Roots" by bringing back summer conference.

New Mexico Ag in the Classroom is ready to get YOU geared up and ready to "Ag"vocate in your local community! Join us at the Inn of the Mountain Gods to visit with Traci, Shae, and Britney as we explore what options work for your county farm bureau and how to set up an easy to work county fair booth that will be engaging and attract visitors to learn more about New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau, all while partaking in an educational/informative booth.

Registration is NOW OPEN!

Join us July 17-19 at the Inn of the Mountain Gods for some good old-fashioned Farm Bureau family fun. We will be building vital relationships and developing skills critical to Farm Bureau members. Register now!

https://www.nmflb.org/events

Book your hotel room before June 16 by calling the Inn of the Mountain Gods at (575) 464 -7777 or (800) 545-9011. We have secured a rate of $149 + taxes /night if booked before June 16. Ask for the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau rate.

Click here to REGISTER

Pictures submitted by FFA chapters.

And.... That's a Wrap with "The Goat in the Rug"

In one school year, 15 - FFA chapters, 2 - 4-H Extension programs and 1 middle school student council class participated in the Ag Literacy Project. The estimated totals for impact around the state is: 3,300 students and over 100 volunteers! Way to go!

*Official numbers will be shared on social media once all presentations have been completed (end of May).

Teacher Testimonial:

"I believe the presentation provided valuable information to help students understand the important role agriculture plays in our daily lives. The "5 F's of Ag" was interactive and allowed students to share their prior knowledge. Thank you!"

-Artesia 4th Grade Teacher

2024-2025 Ag Literacy Project will be available for trainings and presentations starting in August.

WONDERFUL opportunity for COUNTY Farm Bureaus to get funding for your local schools. Check out the webpage for full details. Bring $1,000 worth of educational materials to your community!

https://www.agfoundation.org/grants-awards/white-reinhardt-grants

The White-Reinhardt Grant Program funds projects that will increase agricultural literacy. County and state Farm Bureaus may apply for $1,000 grants for education programs for grades K-12 in order to initiate new ag literacy programs or expand existing programs. Organizations and individual schools can work with their local Farm Bureaus to apply. Grants are available on a competitive basis. All grant applications are due June 14, 2024.

White-Reinhardt Grant - APPLY for $1,000 TODAY!

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