What Is Ag In the Classroom?
Washington Ag In the Classroom (WAIC) is a school-based education program aimed at enhancing agricultural literacy in K-12 students and educators. It is not a vocational agriculture program and does not promote products or political points of view. WAIC’s goal is helping teachers, especially those with little knowledge of agriculture, integrate the study of this vast industry into existing curriculum.
Why Learn About Agriculture?
Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders. Agriscience, agribusiness, and production agriculture form the largest industry in America. Environmental issues such as land use, water quality, air quality, and wildlife protection are inextricably linked to agriculture. As future leaders, students must have an understanding of agriculture and how it affects their world.
