The Mission of West Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom: To increase agricultural literacy in West Virginia by developing a program that increases student awareness about agriculture and instills in students an appreciation for our food and fiber system.
Who supports the West Virginia Ag in the Classroom program? The West Virginia Ag in the Classroom program is supported through the West Virginia Farm Bureau Foundation and the West Virginia University Extension Service. Several other agricultural groups and state agencies provide in-kind contributions. |
Why should I teach my students about Agriculture? We are all involved in agriculture every day. Whether it's the food we eat, the clothes we wear, the sheets we sleep on, the medicines we use, or the homes we live in--agriculture is our "connection to life." With farmers making up only 2 percent of our population and producing food and fiber for us all, many of your students have no idea where their food and clothing come from. Farmers provide an abundance of food products. The American family spends less than 10 percent of its total income on food--the lowest in the world. American agriculture employs 21 million people or 18.5 percent of the labor force in production, processing, distribution, and marketing. United States agriculture provides a safe supply of food that frees the rest of us to pursue other activities such as medical research, space travel, computer technology, art, music, literature, philosophy, and recreation. Simply put, U.S. agriculture is number one--this is reason enough to educate students about agriculture.
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