The federal government has announced a one-year investment of $567,786 for Agriculture in the Classroom Canada.
“Educating students about the importance of agriculture will contribute to a stronger, sustainable, Canadian agricultural industry," said Ag Minister Lawrence MacAulay. "This initiative will provide students with information about the importance of agriculture in Canada and will help create opportunities to empower young future leaders in the sector.”
The money will be used to deliver educational resources about the Agriculture and Agri-Food Sector to primary and secondary students across the country, and to promote career opportunities in the sector.
“We are absolutely delighted with this new partnership with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through Growing Forward 2, to champion agriculture education across the nation," said Christa Wright, Chair of Ag in the Classroom Canada. "AITC-C’s inquiry-based, curriculum -linked resources and initiatives, delivered through its provincial member organizations, will affect real advancement in the sharing of Canada’s agriculture and food story. This funding will assist AITC-C to capitalize on Canadians’ interest in how their food is produced, by providing accurate, balanced and current teaching tools on our agri-food system.”
Source : Portageonline