EXCELLENCE IN TEACHING AWARD

August 1, 2010

TO: State Contacts for Agriculture in the Classroom

FROM: G. Lindell Williams, Program Specialist, Agriculture in the Classroom

SUBJECT: 2011 Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Awards Program

The Agriculture in the Classroom Program (AITC) of the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, and the National Agriculture in the Classroom Consortium are pleased to announce the 2011 Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Awards Program. This competitive program will recognize a select group of teachers for their successful efforts in teaching agricultural concepts in their curriculum.

We anticipate five awards being made for the 2011 program. The awards will be determined by a panel of experts knowledgeable in agriculture, education, and AITC for their outstanding contributions to education about American agriculture. Recipients of these distinguished awards will receive an honorarium of $500 and up to $1,500 for travel related expenses to the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on June 22-25, 2011.

Nominations are now open for these awards. The nomination guidelines and required forms are included with the downloadable application below. Note that an original and five copies of the nomination are required for consideration. These nominations must be received by the national AITC office on or before January 15. Please refer to the nomination guidelines which are included with the application for further information and addresses for submission.

This is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate our enthusiasm and your success in teaching about agriculture. We look forward to receiving a nomination from each state. Please contact me at 202-720-9811, if you have questions or need additional information.

Thank you

2011 Application PDF — Due January 15, 2011

2010 Winners

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United States Department of Agriculture
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