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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

Ahnna Compart, Compeer Financial

Vice Chair

Miles Kuschel, Farm Bureau

Secretary/Treasurer

Tom Walsh, Riverview Dairy

Glen Schmidt, Farmers Union
Jen Wagner-Lahr, AURI
Scott Winslow, MN Corn
Josh Kukowski, Educator
Lori Cox, Roots Return Heritage Farm LLC
Jenna Davis, Midwest Dairy Assoc
Katie Davis, MN Beef Council
Dr. Steven Geis, North Trail Elementary
Tiffany Kortbein, Greenvale Park Elementary
Pam Debele, Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, Minnesota Turkey Research & Promotion Council

Ex-Officio Directors

Paul Hugunin, Ag Marketing & Development, MN Department of Agriculture
Kari Schwab, Minnesota Agricultural Education Leadership Council (MAELC)

MAITC STAFF

Keri Sidle, Education Specialist
Sue Knott, Education Specialist
Ann Marie Ward, Executive Director