NH Ag In The Classroom
SCIENCE TO GROW WITH
 

Helping Young People Develop an Understanding and Appreciation for NH Agriculture
 


OUR MISSION

Is to use agriculture as a vehicle to teach science in order to increase awareness and knowledge in youth of farming practices, to foster their appreciation for our agrarian heritage and rural life style and to encourage them to be responsible stewards of our land.
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FOOD FOR THOUGHT
NEWSLETTER
Packed with lessons, craft ideas,
resource information and much more on a different "Ag" topic each month.
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Do you live in Grafton County?
Would you like to contact your county coordinator to see what AITC can do for your community school?

Contact: Deb Robie
603-747-3869
wehunt4@paigepos.com

Lisa Nevins,
Director of Education
lisan@nhfarmbureau.org

  
   

Current News


MARK YOUR CALENDARS

November 19th, 2010

First Annual
NHAITC Harvest "Roving" Feast
@ Zorvino's Vineyards

Join NHAITC for an evening of live music, NH Wine and Cheese tasting, a full course meal of locally grown, deliciously prepared harvest foods, and a silent auction, to raise funds for our programs.
You will "rove" throughout the vineyards beautiful dining facility, eating locally grown, NH foods of the season prepared in a not so traditional way at each spot. You'll get a chance to meet the farmer who has grown or produced your evenings' food. To see the full menu click here. Buy tickets by contacting us at 224-1934 or email, or buy on line. To see more of the vineyard location, log onto www.zorvino.com



 We Say Goodbye to One President,
Hello to the Next!

New President Jozi Best presenting Matty with a gift certificate in appreciation of her service. After 6 years Matty Huckins is stepping down read more.



Do you like to write?

Have an Ag topic that you're passionate about....well then... NHAITC is inviting our supporters to share their knowlege as a guest writer in our newsletter. If you have an Ag topic or educational piece that you'd like to share please send it to the office and maybe your topic will be the next topic for Food for Thought.

*National Officers Selected at the AITC Annual Convention in Baltimore... read more


*Congratulations to the Sheep & Wool Festival Raffle Winners: Ann Fifield & Jess Edwards. Thanks to all for your support.


*NHAITC is now an official committee of the NH Department of Agriculture. Read more


*NH Ag Literacy Day
Celebrated March 17th , 2010

NH Commissioner of Agriculture Lorraine Merrill reading to the 5th grade class at Salisbury Elementary in honor of NH Ag Literacy Day. The book Sugarbush Spring was read statewide to classrooms by NHAITC and NH Farm Bureau volunteers and donated to the local school library. Each child received a bookmark telling them the unique and wonderful Ag facts about the county they live in.

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*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 needed for each lesson, books & video. Call/ email the office for details.

*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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*Ag Ambassador Program
Commnity people becoming involved in their communities.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

 Belknap County School to Farm Day
Ramblin' V'ewe Farm Gilford NH
Tuesday, Oct. 19th
9 AM - 2 PM
contact NHAITC
for more info!

NH HARVEST "ROVING" Fundraing Dinner 
Nov. 19th, 2010
@
Zorvino's Vineyards

Great local food
Live Music
Silent Auction
& More

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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.


WORKSHOPS
Educator Workshops
that are "Ag" related throughout New England. Click on apple for list.


Science to Grow With

 
 


INQUIRE. QUESTION. GROW. LEARN. ENJOY .

NH Agriculture in the Classroom, 295 Sheep Davis Rd. Concord NH 03301

Phone: 603-224-1934 Fax: 228-8432
email: LISAN@nhfarmbureau.org

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