Help to Restore Grant Funding
for National Agriculture in the Classroom
National Agriculture in the Classroom (NAITC) provides free lesson plans and resources to bring education standards to life, with agriculture, in K-12 classrooms.
The USDA/NIFA grant supporting NAITC was reduced by 50% for FY2024.
Now is the time to act!
What You Can Do
Contact Your Elected Officials
Reach out to your Elected Officials to express your support to restore funding to the Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Program. Share how agricultural literacy integration impacts your classroom and the benefits it provides to your students.
Spread the Word
Share this message with your colleagues, friends, and networks. Encourage them to reach out as well. The more voices we have, the stronger our message will be!
Follow Up
After reaching out, consider following up with a phone call or email to ensure your message was received. Politicians appreciate hearing from constituents who are passionate about issues that matter to their communities.
Make Your Voice Heard
You can call or email the offices of your Elected Officials.
Here’s a simple message you can copy and paste:
Dear [Senator/Representative’s Name],
I am writing to urge you to support the restoration of funding for the Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Program. This program is essential for equipping our students with the knowledge they need to understand agriculture, sustainability, and food systems. Investing in agricultural literacy is investing in our future. Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your School/Organization]
[Your Contact Information]
