Agriculture in the Classroom NL (AITC-NL), is a not for profit, Registered Canadian charity and is part of the national organization Agriculture in the Classroom Canada. AITC-NL is hosted by the NL Federation of Agriculture. AITC-NL is designed to work in partnership with Newfoundland and Labrador educators and agriculture professionals.

 

AITC-NL is intended to connect youth with agriculture and help Newfoundland and Labrador children increase their awareness of where our food comes from, how it is grown, the environmental impacts and understanding of why our food system is essential in society.

 

Vision:

Our vision is to connect youth to agriculture through education. 

 

Mission Statement:

AITC-NL will take a leadership role in developing competencies and offering educational programs and resources that promote agriculture awareness in youth. AITC-NL will deliver the message that agriculture is an important contributor to our economy, the health of our communities, and the sustainability of our food system.