Fall 2000  

 
Teaching Alabama's teachers about farming

This summer, 66 K-5 teachers from across the state participated in an Alabama Ag in the Classroom Teacher Institute, co-sponsored by the Alabama Farmers Federation. For three days, Institute participants attended workshops at the Federation's headquarters in Montgomery and visited farms managed by Auburn University's E.V. Smith Research Center in Tallassee.

Plans are underway for next year's Institute, which will be held June 20-22, 2001 in Montgomery, Alabama. Watch the AITC web site for details and a printable application coming in March 2001.

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Teachers: apply for AITC mini-grants

The Alabama Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Foundation is accepting grant applications for classroom projects that integrate agriculture into regularly taught curriculum areas. Teachers in public, private, or parochial schools may submit applications.

There are two grant periods during the 2000-2001 school year. Applications for the second grant period should be submitted to AITC by January 10, 2001. Winners will be notified during the week of January 20-25.

Winners for the first grant period, which ended on September 1 were notified during the week of September 10-15. The winning entries will be listed in the spring newsletter.

Awards range from $25 to $100. Funds may be used for supplies and equipment necessary to develop and teach the unit or project, as well as agricultural or gardening supplies. (The project must be completed during the 2000-2001 school year.)

For more information, contact Agriculture in the Classroom, P.O. Box 3336, Montgomery, AL 36109-0336. Or call 334-240-7125.

Apples and More!

Apples are one of the most popular, flavorful and healthful fruits grown in the world. Three-fourths of America's population, both young and old, name apples as one of their favorite fruits for snacking.

Apples are harvested in early fall and are readily available, inexpensive materials for some wonderful classroom hands-on experiences.

Apples and nutrition

Apples are an easy way to eat more fruits and vegetables each day. Find out more about why apples are so nutritious.

Growing apples

Apple growing is an important industry in America. Find out about the history of apples in the United States and Johnny Appleseed. How are apples grown today?