Black Hawk County Farm Bureau
Black Hawk County Ag in the Classroom
Where Farm Meets Classroom
Welcome!
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Black Hawk County Farm Bureau has a rich history of agriculture and education dating back to 1912 when our first Board President was elected.
Agriculture is a topic that students can connect with because they encounter it often.
From what we eat, drink, wear and use, agriculture connects us all!
Ag in the Classroom provides a real-world, hands-on approaches that covers:
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Agriculture & The Environment
Plants and Animals for Food, Fiber & Energy
Food, Health & Lifestyle
Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math
Culture, Society, Economy & Geography
Why Ag in the Classroom?
As of 2017, Black Hawk County had roughly 95 family farms, covering 292,163 acres of land. As technology has improved and generations were farther removed from the farm, the level of agriculture knowledge decreased.
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The mission of the Black Hawk County Ag in the Classroom is to spread agriculture education throughout the county!
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Farming is no longer just an occupational specialty, it's an integral part of every student's life! It is important for students to understand agriculture production, technology, and processing and how it all fits together in providing our basic needs, food, clothing, and shelter.
What We Offer
AITC can easily fit into your classroom by offering real-world connections while also covering Iowa Core Standards.
We offer lessons covering:
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History
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Geography
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Economics
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Physical, Life & Earth Sciences
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Engineering Design
All lessons provided by Black Hawk Co AITC, supplies, activity and coloring pages are no cost to teachers!
How It All Works
AITC Outreach Coordinator, Sarah Rickelman brings a lesson, story that relates to the lesson, a hands-on activity as well as all the supplies!
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The 2023-2024 School Year is filling up fast! Contact Sarah today and experience agriculture in your classroom!
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