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The Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) program is coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Its goal is to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society, since many children today have no family connection to the farm.

The program is carried out in each state, according to state needs and interests, by individuals representing farm organizations, agribusiness, education and government. In Ohio the AITC program is coordinated by staff in Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's Communications division. County Farm Bureau members work with teachers and students to integrate agricultural information. Find out below about some of our projects and materials or check out the store pages. Contact us for more information on teachers workshops held around the state .

Ohio Farm Bureau's Children's Literature Award
Find out about our annual OFBF Children's Literature Award

Lessons in Economics
The Lessons in Economics kit includes a teacher’ s guide of activities, ”Growin’ With Ohio” a 5-minute video, “Farm Facts,” a booklet of colorful charts and graphs, a CD-ROM of the activities for teachers and 33 student worksheet masters. Relevant Ohio Standards for Social Studies and Math are identified in each of the four chapters of the teacher’s guide.

COSI on Wheels
Bring agriculture to your school with COSI's new Agriculture Adventure program, an enthusiastic hands-on program designed to engage and educate your students.

National Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC)
National Resource Directory, Kids Zone, State Agricultural Profiles and more.

Ohio AITC Contact Person:
Judy Roush, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, P.O. Box 182383, Columbus, OH 43218-2383
Phone: 614-249-2400
jroush@ofbf.org