The purpose of the Georgia Agriculture in the Classroom Council, Inc., is to encourage more effective teaching about agriculture and its role in an interdependent society, and to assist Georgia’s educators in implementing the instruction of agriculture-related concepts in the classroom. Through balanced representation between education and agriculture, the Council serves as a network for Georgia educators and agribusiness leaders.
How is the mission achieved? Georgia Agriculture in the Classroom Council, Inc., has developed an interdisciplinary curriculum which provides teachers with the tools and training to excite students about the learning process using agriculture as the medium. In this way, students quickly grasp principles of social studies, math, science, and the environment. While learning how agriculture impacts their daily lives. Other tools for helping achieve the mission include sharing new resources with educators, evaluating new techniques and technologies for teaching and incorporating them into the Ag in the Classroom program, and connecting educators with community resources.
Georgia Ag in the Classroom...
• is a project of the Georgia Ag in the Classroom Council which is made up of Georgia business leaders, agricultural professionals, educators, teachers, farmers and representatives from universities and colleges.
• is based on a curriculum which is available through teacher training for grades K-8 with technical assistance provided for grades 9-12.
• offers teacher and pre-service teacher training through in-service and staff development formats.
• helps teachers and students develop an appreciation of the United States food and fiber system, with an emphasis on the historical significance and the global impact of the vast Georgia agricultural industry.
• helps connect the classroom to community resources.
• is a meaningful and responsible way to address conservation and environmental issues.
• is motivational and promotes teacher creativity.
• increases awareness of career opportunities in the agriculture industry.
For more information, contact:
Donna Rocker 1-800-898-1911, ext. 5365
Field Services 478-474-0679, ext. 5365
Georgia Farm Bureau Federation
E-mail: dhrocker@gfb.org
P.O. Box 7068
Macon, GA 31209-7068
