• Grants Available From Illinois Ag in the Classroom

    The deadline is approaching for two grant opportunities available from Illinois Ag in the Classroom. The first is a $250 Book Grant and the second is a $300 Project Grant. The application deadline for both grants is Friday, October 14, 2022. Winning teacher will be notified via email on or before November 11, 2022.

  • Ag Science Grant Deadline

    From studying soil to exploring animals – the possibilities are almost endless! Apply for an Ag Science Grant from McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation to add hands-on learning to your classroom. Pick one of the recommended kits or submit your own idea! Check out the kit list! Application deadline is Feb. 15, 2023. Apply Now.

  • Summer AITC Workshop

    Join us May 30 - June 2 for for days of field trips, hands-on activities & FREE STEM resources for your classroom at our 2023 Summer Ag in the Classroom Workshop! Cost is $50/teacher & includes snacks, some lunches & 30 PDCHs. 2 Graduate Credit hours available through University of St. Francis (optional/additional $200 fee) Course #REAL 694 Agriscience Educator

  • Ag History Bus Tour

    Explore McLean County’s agricultural roots with a morning bus tour lead by local ag historian, Don Meyer, Sat., June 24. Teachers can earn 4 PDCHs courtesy of University of Illinois Extension Livingston-McLean-Woodford Unit. Tour participants should meet at the McLean County Farm Bureau building at 8 a.m. and the trip will conclude at about 12:30 p.m. The cost for McLean

  • Maitland & Holder Grant Application Deadlines

    Check out 2 grant opportunities available through University of Illinois Extension McLean County: John Maitland Agriculture Awareness Grant - Up to $1,000 for agriculture-related lesson resources & materials - Get details & apply George E. Holder Agriculture Awareness Grant - UP to $1,000 for garden related school projects - Get details & apply Deadline for both applications is Oct. 15,