Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation

"We are dedicated to helping students grow in their knowledge of agriculture, the environment, and natural resources for the benefit of Oregonians today and in the future.

Agriculture in the Classroom is a nationwide educational program designed to help students develop an awareness and understanding that agriculture is the source of our food, clothing, shelter and other essentials." - https://oregonaitc.org/about/

340,337
In the 2024-2025 school year, more than 340,337 Oregon students learned about agriculture through our programs, events, and activities.
18,151
Our highest-reaching program, the annual Agricultural Literacy Project, reached over 18,000 students in the spring of 2025
10,593
Our virtual field trips are our second most-reaching program. Over 10,000 students learned about the Oregon agriculture happening in their backyard - from the comfort of the classroom!
$50
250 students receive materials to learn about agriculture
$100
One educator receives this dollar value of materials after attending a professional development workshop
$300
Ten students receive a Get Oregonized History Book for their classroom

Financials

$361k
2023 Budget
80%Program Spend
5%Management Spend
16%Fundraising Spend
80%
5%
16%

Programs

Agricultural Literacy Project

The goal of the Agricultural Literacy Project is to improve both the reading and agricultural literacy of Oregon students in grades K-4. Each year, a new agriculturally themed book is chosen, and a lesson is developed that reinforces the message of the book.

Calendar Art Contest

Oregon students in grades K-6 are invited to submit original artwork about Oregon agriculture for the contest. We encourage students to use a lot of creativity and color in their artwork. Winners receive $50, and the calendar is distributed to 4,000 individuals annually.

Virtual Field Trips

A free, fun, and engaging way for students to interact with farmers in real time. Students join farmers for a live, 30-minute walkthrough of their farm.

Volunteering + Events

Fall Harvest Dinner and Auction

Our annual fundraising dinner. All proceeds from this event go to support the development of our programming.

Learn More >
Learn more at
oregonaitc.org/