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Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) is an educational program which encourages and enhances agricultural literacy in Grades K-8. AITC helps teachers, especially those with little knowledge of agriculture, integrate the study of this vast industry into existing curriculum.

The mission of the Virginia Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is to promote, through education, an awareness and understanding of the importance of agriculture. Such an understanding will enhance the quality of life and economic well-being of all Virginians.

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	P is for Peaches Did you know peaches were already a cultivated crop when English settlers first arrived in Virginia? Native American Indians planted the fruit in the area that would become Patrick County. That county plays host to the Virginia Peach Festival each year. Today, Virginia is the 14th largest peach producing state in the nation and in 2003 the peach crop produced more than $3.4 million dollars in cash receipts. Grades K-2 \| 3-5 \| 6-8 Science \| History-Social Science
	C is for Cabbage Did you know there is historical evidence that cabbage has been in cultivation for more than four thousand years? Cabbage was brought to North America in the 1600's and the first record of planting cabbages was in 1699 Grades K-2 \| 3-5 \| 6-8 Science \| History-Social Science
	W is for Water Quality Each year, farmers do their part to avoid runoff in the state’s rivers, streams and Chesepeake Bay. Farmers implement Best Management Practices… or BMPs. These efforts are very expensive for farmers…some can cost up to $120,000 to implement. Grades 3-5 \| 6-8 Science
	Y is for Yields In agriculture, crop yield… which is also known as "agricultural output"… is a measure of the yield per unit area of land under cultivation. As agricultural practices and technology have improved over time, so too have crop yields. Grades 6-8 History-Social Science
	X is for X-ray The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine was founded in 1978. This school is a unique college in that it is a state supported college of two states, Virginia and Maryland, filling the need for veterinary medicine education in both states. Grades 3-5 \| 9-12 Science
	U for US Department of Agriculture Did you know the USDA, was founded by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862? At that time, 58 percent of the people were farmers who needed good seeds and information to grow their crops. Today, USDA continues Lincoln's legacy by serving all Americans. USDA remains committed to helping America's farmers and ranchers but they do so much more. Grades 6-8 \| 9-12 History-Social Science
	V is for Virginia Agriculture Statistics American agriculture is continually counted, measured, priced, analyzed, and reported to provide the facts needed by people working throughout this vast industry. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service along with the Virginia Field Office of NASS provide timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to agriculture. Grades 6-8 \| 9-12 History-Social Science
	S is for State Fair Many of you may think that the State Fair is all about the rides and delicious food! But, the State Fair got its start from agriculture. The State Fair of Virginia has celebrated the state’s rich heritage in agriculture since the first fair in 1854… Every year, the State Fair helps to advance students through scholarships and encourage friendly competition in a fun atmosphere. Grades 6-8 History-Social Science


	P is for Peaches Did you know peaches were already a cultivated crop when English settlers first arrived in Virginia? Native American Indians planted the fruit in the area that would become Patrick County. That county plays host to the Virginia Peach Festival each year. Today, Virginia is the 14th largest peach producing state in the nation and in 2003 the peach crop produced more than $3.4 million dollars in cash receipts. Grades K-2 \| 3-5 \| 6-8 Science \| History-Social Science
	C is for Cabbage Did you know there is historical evidence that cabbage has been in cultivation for more than four thousand years? Cabbage was brought to North America in the 1600's and the first record of planting cabbages was in 1699 Grades K-2 \| 3-5 \| 6-8 Science \| History-Social Science
	W is for Water Quality Each year, farmers do their part to avoid runoff in the state’s rivers, streams and Chesepeake Bay. Farmers implement Best Management Practices… or BMPs. These efforts are very expensive for farmers…some can cost up to $120,000 to implement. Grades 3-5 \| 6-8 Science
	Y is for Yields In agriculture, crop yield… which is also known as "agricultural output"… is a measure of the yield per unit area of land under cultivation. As agricultural practices and technology have improved over time, so too have crop yields. Grades 6-8 History-Social Science
	X is for X-ray The Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine was founded in 1978. This school is a unique college in that it is a state supported college of two states, Virginia and Maryland, filling the need for veterinary medicine education in both states. Grades 3-5 \| 9-12 Science
	U for US Department of Agriculture Did you know the USDA, was founded by President Abraham Lincoln in 1862? At that time, 58 percent of the people were farmers who needed good seeds and information to grow their crops. Today, USDA continues Lincoln's legacy by serving all Americans. USDA remains committed to helping America's farmers and ranchers but they do so much more. Grades 6-8 \| 9-12 History-Social Science
	V is for Virginia Agriculture Statistics American agriculture is continually counted, measured, priced, analyzed, and reported to provide the facts needed by people working throughout this vast industry. The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service along with the Virginia Field Office of NASS provide timely, accurate, and useful statistics in service to agriculture. Grades 6-8 \| 9-12 History-Social Science
	S is for State Fair Many of you may think that the State Fair is all about the rides and delicious food! But, the State Fair got its start from agriculture. The State Fair of Virginia has celebrated the state’s rich heritage in agriculture since the first fair in 1854… Every year, the State Fair helps to advance students through scholarships and encourage friendly competition in a fun atmosphere. Grades 6-8 History-Social Science

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