2012 Agricultural Literacy Challenge

The Minnesota FFA Agricultural Literacy Challenge is a program that encourages FFA chapters to teach others about agriculture. The intent of this program is to increase agricultural awareness and knowledge among people of all ages. Some ideas include: educating elementary school students about where their food comes from or teaching adults and seniors citizens about the vast industry of agriculture.

Fifty-Four percent of Minnesotans say they have never met a farmer, but they are still involved in agriculture by eating food and wearing clothes. FFA members have the opportunity to share agricultural knowledge with others, so we can all understand where the things around us come from.

MAITC is a cooperating source for materials and activities. More information available at: http://www.mda.state.mn.us/kids.aspx.

Application Instructions:
• Fill out the first page of the application for all of the events, presentations, or activities your chapter does
• Fill out the 2nd and 3rd pages of the application for the ONE most successful Agricultural Literacy event your chapter does
• Submit application(s) by March 30, 2012 to: agliteracychallenge@hotmail.com
 
Awards will recognize top ten chapters, the chapter that reaches the most people, the most improved chapter, and the chapter with the most unique event.

Please note: Agriculture Literacy Challenge hours will also count towards Land of Service hours.
 
Questions are to be emailed to: agliteracychallenge@hotmail.com.