We are pleased to announce that to help celebrate National Ag Day 2015 the Iowa Ag Literacy Foundation will be hosting a special screening of the film FARMLAND. You can view the trailer for the film here.

The screening will be held March 18, 2015 at the Weikert Auditorium in Buhler Hall on Morningside College campus in Sioux City, Iowa located at 1501 Morningside Ave.

There will be appetizers and refreshments served prior to the screening starting at 5:00pm. The 45 minute film will begin at 6:00pm and be followed by a short panel discussion featuring area farmers, conservationists, social media experts and other panelists.

To join us for this exciting event please follow the link bellow to RSVP. You can also share the link with others who are interested in attending. There is no cost to attend.

Apply Here!

We hope to see you there!

The first issue of Iowa Ag Literacy Foundation's student magazine, "Iowa Ag Today" was just released and distributed to every school in Iowa that houses 4th grade. Click here to download the magazine and teacher’s guide. This publication is a great resource for educators to use to incorporate agriculture into their classrooms!

Because field trips are costly and create liability, many schools don’t offer such opportunities. Farm Chat is a way to bring the field trip to the classroom through the use of Skype and Google Hangouts.

Farm Chat can be tailored for any age group, unit of study, or classroom interest. Are you learning about soil types? Let’s talk to a farmer and see how they use and take care of the soil. Talking about math? A farmer uses math every single day, one example is building a feed ration for livestock (what do they eat and how much of each ingredient is used). Just want to see what it’s like on a dairy or hog or grain or cattle farm? The options are endless.

If you’d like to bring Farm Chat to your classroom, please contact Melissa Keyes at 402/669-5126 or by email, melissa.keyes@ifbf.org.

Would your class be interested in adopting a farmer for special pen pal program? We have farmers who would be willing to send letters, photos and videos to your classroom at designated times during the school year. Your students will have the chance to learn what's going on at the farm and where their food comes from!

For more information, visit our website. Contact Melissa today if your class would like a farmer.

Siouxland Agriculture in the Classroom's coordinator is available to visit your classroom and provide a presentation on an agricultural topic of your choosing. If you have an idea for an activity, share it with our coordinator.

The Siouxland Agriculture in the Classroom program provides valuable resources for teachers and students in Woodbury, Plymouth, Sioux, Ida and Cherokee counties. The goal of the program is to encourage educators to teach students about Iowa agriculture while meeting math, science, social studies and language arts benchmarks. Through creative lessons, field trips and hands-on projects, students can learn about agriculture's role in Iowa's history, where our food comes from, and how technology continues to impact agriculture in our state.

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We hope you enjoyed and benefited from the information in this newsletter! Siouxland Agriculture in the Classroom is here to be a resource for you. We would be happy to help you with any questions you may have regarding incorporating agriculture into your classroom, whether it be for a day, a unit, or the entire year. Please contact us at any time! We’re here to serve!

Have a great day,

Sincerely,
Melissa Keyes
Agriculture in the Classroom Education Specialist
Woodbury County Farm Bureau
402/669-5126 (office & cell)
melissa.keyes@ifbf.org

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