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CELEBRATE
National Agriculture Week
March 14-20
National Ag Day is March 20th.
National Ag Day is a day to recognize and celebrate the abundance provided by agriculture. Every year, producers, agricultural associations, corporations, universities, government agencies and countless other across America join together to recognize the contributions of agricultureural and urban areas .
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NHAITC and PLANET GREEN TEAM UP TO KEEP OUR
PLANET GREEN
AND YOU CAN HELP TOO!
Please save your used ink cartridges for NHAITC.
We'll provide a box for your location or they can be dropped off at the NH Farm Bureau office or call
224-1934 to make arrangements for pick-up.
The earth and NHAITC thank you for your support.
UPCOMING EVENTS
May 7th -10th
NHAITC will be at the Sheep & Wool Festival revealing our new Wooly Wool Science Unit
May 13th - Grafton County Conservation Field Day, contact Deb Robie for more information or to attend.
June 8th, 9th & 10th - NHAITC and UNH host School to Farm Days.
NH Ag Literacy Day - March 17th , 2010
Join NHAITC as we celebrate our Ag heritage here in NH. In honor of National Ag Week, NHATIC has chosen "Sugarbush Spring" by Martha Wilson Chall
This book is all about a NH tradition - Sweet Maple Syrup. Beautifully illustrated this wonderful book explains the joy of an annual spring ritual in NH. The book will be read by a local Ag ambassador and then donated to the school library in celebration
of NH Ag Literacy Day. We encourage all educators to take a few moments to celebrate the bounty of food and clothing that agriculture brings to our lives. If you would like to be part of this
fun day please call the NHAITC office or email us and we'll get
you set up!
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the book for more information on Ag literacy day!
Read about NH Ag Literacy Day in Franklin.. 2009
The School celebrated NH Ag Literacy Day with reading, farmers and fun! Read more
*Don't Forget - NH MAPLE WEEKEND IS March 27-28 , 2010
During this weekend take a tour of a local sugar house to see how syrup is made and taste free samples of maple products produced by local farms. Some houses will have tours to gather sap via horse or oxen, some have hay-wagon rides, plus much more. To find a participating sugar house near you call 603-225-3756 or visit New Hampshire Maple Producers
WOOLY WOOL SCIENCE UNIT AVAILABLE
Aligned with NH Science Frameworks, this interactive six lesson inquiry based science unit for pre-k - 2nd grade, calls for students to use their five senses as
they examine raw wool, learn about its insulating properties, and observe how it changes when washed , dried and dyed. Students can experience how spinning turns wool into yarn, and water turns wool into felt. The kit includes all
materials necessary for each lesson, books and video. Call or email the office for more details!
Could Your Class Use a Garden Grant? 
As a family farmer owned company that is proud to grow and nurture grapes, Welch's is here to help teach the value of sustainable agriculture and healthy eating.
This year, in partnership with Scholastic, Welch's is supporting school garden programs through Welch's Harvest Grants. Whether you're a child or an adult, planting and tending a garden helps build an understanding of our environment and cultivates a respect for nature. Your child's teacher can apply for a Welch's Harvest Grant and win a school garden by visiting scholastic.com/harvest.
Two schools in every state will be awarded a valuable garden package to help provide entire school communities with a dynamic setting for hands-on discovery, experimentation, and learning. The benefits of gardening are far-reaching and have relevant applications across all areas of learning. You can also visit scholastic.com/harvest to learn more and to access helpful resources and tools to help nurture your child's love of gardening.
Classroom-Farm Pen Pal Program
Improve writing skills, vocabulary and learn what daily life is really like for a farm families...
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