Ag in the Classroom

Teaching Children About Agriculture and Our Environment through 1 Day In-School Programs!

Ag in the Classroom provides curriculum enrichment to elementary schools throughout Dutchess County.  Each year Cornell University chooses a theme and selects a coresponding book and age appropriate activities, then volunteers then read the books to first, second, and third grade classes across the county.  Each class receives a copy of the book and other additional educational materials.  Some themes that have been used in the past include: maple surup, flowers and apples.

Please encourage your teachers to ask for this program in their schools!  The Ag. Literacy Week Program already reaches more than 950 youth throughout Dutchess County each year.  We are also always looking for volunteer readers.

There is no charge for the program.

Contact Kelly Parker at ext. 108 for more information.