March is Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, and there’s a group in the province that’s educating our children about the importance of the industry.
Sue Clayton is the Executive Director with Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba (AITC), and says the charitable non-profit group sends volunteers who work in the industry to teach kids where their food comes from.
“Our volunteers are eager to make sure the kids understand more about the industry and how their food is produced. One in eight jobs in Canada is directly linked to agriculture; there are lots of career opportunities. We just want to get that message out.”
Over 70,000 students across the country will be part of Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month, with 8,000 here in Manitoba.
Sue Clayton explains what it means for our children to be “agriculturally literate”.
“When we talk about being agriculturally literate, it’s when they become an adult and go to the polls to vote, that they’re thinking about the importance of agriculture to our provincial and national economy. Also listening critically to what politicians and candidates are saying about their support for the agriculture industry.”
For more information about volunteering, or if you’re a parent or teacher interested in getting this program into your classroom, visit AITC website www.aitc.mb.ca.
