• IL Ag in the Classroom Grant Deadline

    Illinois Ag in the Classroom has two grant opportunities for teachers. IL classroom teachers can apply for $250 book grants or $300 project grants. Applications due October 15. Click to learn more about book grants and project grants. Apply for the book grant here and the project grant here

  • Virtual Teacher Training: Dairy and Pork

    Join IL Ag in the Classroom for their second professional development training of the 2021-22 school year. In the After School S.N.A.C.K. (Sharing New Ag Content & Knowledge), participants will learn more about Dairy and Pork production in Illinois. Participants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. Register here

  • Virtual Teacher Training: IL History

    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 History and connections to Ag. Participants can request PDCH from their school district using the completion certificate. Register here

  • Maitland Ag Awareness Grant Deadline

    McLean County teachers can apply for a grant up to $1,000 to incorporate agriculture in their classroom. Applications are accepted October 4 - November 19, 2021. Since 2002, University of Illinois Extension and the family of retired Illinois Senator John Maitland have sponsored this grant in his honor. Click here for details & to apply.

  • 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