Agriculture Literacy Month Connects Students With Their Food

Nova Scotia students will learn about the importance of agriculture during Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, which begins today, March 1.

The month aims to connect students with agriculture professionals through the Agriculture in the Classroom program. The program offers hands-on activities for students to learn about where their food comes from, the importance of locally grown food and careers in the agriculture industry.

“Teaching the importance of agriculture helps kids better understand the world around us. Everything we eat and the clothes we wear all come from agriculture,” said Agriculture Minister Greg Morrow. “Meeting people in the industry, participating in interactive educational activities, or going to a farm will motivate the next generation of farmers and encourage kids to learn more about where their food comes from.”

Teachers can apply any time for free programs and resources from Agriculture in the Classroom. There are resources that support curriculum outcomes at every grade level.

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