• Virtual Teacher Training

    Join IL Ag in the Classroom for a virtual teacher training! In this After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge) webinar, participants will learn more about Illinois' top crops - corn & soybeans. Participants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. Register here

  • Summer AITC Workshop

    Join us June 6-9 for our 2022 Summer AITC Workshop for Teachers! 4 Days of field trips, tours & hands on lesson ideas Geared for pre-K to grade 12 educators Earn 30 PDCHs (professional development clock hours), plus 2 graduate level college credit hours available (optional/additional fee) Learn about FREE resources for STEM lessons aligned with Common Core & Next

  • 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.

  • USDA Future Scientists Program

    Normal Theater 209 West North Street, Normal, IL, United States

    Free after-school program at the Normal Theater featuring Dr. Craig Wilson, the Director of the USDA Future Scientists Program. This interactive presentation about the exciting world of science and agriculture is sure to inspire students to want to learn more about how science and agriculture intersect in amazing ways every day. The presentation is free to attend, but reservations are

  • 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.