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As Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month (CALM) enters its 10th year, Ottawa has announced up to $1.6 million over two years for Agriculture in the Classroom Canada (AITC-C) under the AgriCompetitiveness Program.
Funding through the AgriCompetitiveness Program, will help AITC-C offer innovative teaching tools and initiatives to provide accurate and consistent information on Canadian agriculture, teaching youth the importance of farming and the agri-food sector while promoting interest for future careers in agriculture and food.
“We are absolutely thrilled to continue our strong collaboration with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada with a further cash contribution through the Canadian Agriculture Partnership. AAFC is a true champion of agriculture education across the nation and together, we are elevating towards our vision of bringing agriculture to every classroom, inspiring every student,” says Johanne Ross, executive director, Agriculture in the Classroom Canada. “AITC-C’s inquiry-based, curriculum-linked resources and programs, delivered through our 10 provincial member organizations, will affect real advancement in the sharing of Canada’s incredible agriculture and food story. This funding will also help us leverage current and new sector partnerships to provide accurate, balanced and current agri-food learning in Canadian schools.”