State Programs
State Summary 2010 — Alabama
State Contact
Ms. Kim Earwood
Alabama Agriculture in the Classroom
P.O. Box 3336
Montgomery, AL 36109
P: 334.240.7126
F: 334.240.7169
E: aitc@agi.alabama.gov
Website
Classroom Resources
None reported for 2009
Major Program Accomplishments or Outputs
The Alabama AITC programs major accomplishments during 2010 included a Summer Institute, lasting three days. The agenda for the workshop included original materials designed for classroom teaching, field trips to farms and agribusiness enterprises, and on-the-scene visits with farmers and agricultural leaders. In addition, Alabama AITC was a sponsor of student Day at the National fair as well as co-sponsor of the annual statewide Farm-City poster contest, a Farm-City calendar, featuring the winning posters. Instructional materials designed by Alabama AITC teachers are provided to classroom teachers and home school programs free of charge. A website of current information concerning Alabama AITC activities is being redesigned.
Major Program Impacts or Outcomes
Fifteen Agricultural Field/Education Days were held across our state as a result of Ag in the Classroom In-services and workshops.
800 teachers were provided AITC materials and curriculum through statewide trade show events
15,000 kindergarten through sixth grade students received agricultural classroom instruction through hands-on activities during the school year.
80% of teachers who attended the AITC summer institute located the applications through the AITC web-site and plan to visit the web-site on a regular basis for additional curriculum and updates.
Thirty teachers applied for AITC mini-grants during the Fall and Spring to fund their hands on learning experiences in their classroom.
Biosketch
I serve as the Alabama Ag in the Classroom Steering Committee Chairman. I recieved B.S. and Masters Degrees in Home Economics and have worked in the Agriculture sector the past 19 years with the Cooperative Extension System as a 4-H Agent and the Alabama Farmers Federation as the Women's Director. I have served on the Alabama Ag in the Classroom Steering Committee for 6 years.