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A Unique Public/Private Partnership
Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) has a long-standing working relationship with the state's agriculture and education communities. Established in 1985, the program exists as a unique public/private partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the MAITC Foundation. While program staff is based at the Department, funds to allow for the development, printing and marketing of educational materials and programs are raised and managed by the Foundation. This successful collaboration has garnished the program important credibility and continuity within the state's education community while consistently being able to offer free educational resources to a myriad of audiences wanting to immerse themselves in learning about agriculture, food and natural resources.
MAITC Foundation Board of Directors
Chair
Vice Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
Glen Schmidt , Farmers UnionJen Wagner-Lahr , AURIScott Winslow , MN CornJosh Kukowski , EducatorLori Cox , Roots Return Heritage Farm LLCJenna Davis , Midwest Dairy AssocKatie Davis , MN Beef CouncilDr. Steven Geis , North Trail ElementaryTiffany Kortbein , Greenvale Park ElementaryPam Debele , Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, Minnesota Turkey Research & Promotion Council
Ex-Officio Directors
Paul Hugunin , Ag Marketing & Development, MN Department of AgricultureKari Schwab , Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC)
MAITC STAFF
Keri Sidle , Education SpecialistSue Knott , Education Specialist
MAITC-MN Department of Agriculture
Ann Marie Ward , Executive Director
MAITC Foundation
P.O. Box 987, Bemidji, MN 56619-0987
218-556-1436 | Email