Agriculture In The Classroom NL

11/04/2026

Agriculture in the Classroom NL is looking forward to participating in consultations for the next 10-year Agriculture Strategy! Agriculture literacy and education is an important part of sector growth. The future of the agriculture industry is sitting in classrooms today. Agriculture in the Classroom NL is connecting youth to agriculture career pathways and strengthening the understanding of our food security and sustainability. 🌱

Yesterday, Minister Pleaman Forsey joined Wayne Simmons, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Federation of Agriculture, to launch public consultations on the province's new 10-Year Agriculture Strategy.

The consultations will help inform a long-term plan to strengthen local food production and support the future of farming throughout Newfoundland and Labrador.

Learn more ➡️ https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2026/fal/1103n05/

NL Federation of Agriculture
Agriculture In The Classroom NL
NL Young Farmers

10/06/2026

Congratulations to someone that will always be part of our growing family here at AITC-NL, Kalysha! We're so proud to have watched her journey in the agriculture industry here in NL and Canada. Now, we're excited to follow her adventures on an international scale! Congratulations and good luck, we look forward to hearing about your research!

An exciting milestone for our thinkAG Manager, Kalysha Snow-Hanrahan!

Kalysha has been named one of four 2027 Nuffield Canada (Nuffield Canada Agriculture Scholarship) Scholars and is the first scholar from Newfoundland and Labrador to receive the prestigious scholarship.

Her international research will explore how Canada can help more young people see - and pursue - a future in agriculture and agri-food. By learning from approaches in other countries, she’ll identify practical ways to strengthen career pathways and connect the work of educators, employers and agricultural organizations across Canada.

Congratulations, Kalysha! We look forward to following your journey.

Read our full announcement:
https://aitc-canada.ca/en-ca/news-events/for-the-media/kalysha-snow-hanrahan-awarded-2027-nuffield-canada-scholarship

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Une étape marquante pour notre gestionnaire de thinkAG, Kalysha Snow-Hanrahan!

Kalysha figure parmi les quatre bénéficiaires d’une bourse Nuffield Canada pour 2027 et devient la première personne de Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador à recevoir cette prestigieuse bourse.

Ses recherches à l’international exploreront comment le Canada peut aider davantage de jeunes à envisager et à bâtir leur avenir en agriculture et en agroalimentaire. En s’inspirant d’approches d’autres pays, elle dégagera des moyens concrets de renforcer les parcours professionnels et de mieux relier les efforts des éducateurs, des employeurs et des organismes agricoles partout au Canada.

Félicitations, Kalysha! Nous avons hâte de suivre ton parcours.

Consultez notre communiqué complet :
https://aitc-canada.ca/en-ca/news-events/for-the-media/kalysha-snow-hanrahan-awarded-2027-nuffield-canada-scholarship

10/05/2026

Tomorrow’s the big day! 🎉🌿

Our next stop on Season 6 of the Great Canadian Farm Tour takes us to Coastal Grove Farm in Upper Port La Tour, Nova Scotia, where we’ll meet Matthew Roy.

We’ll explore how he grows organic loose‑leaf tea and saffron — it’s a brew‑tiful chance to learn something new. 🍵🌼

Perfect for Kindergarten to Grade 6, but all ages welcome.

👉 Don’t miss your chance to register via link in bio.
Demain, c’est le grand jour! 🎉🌿

Notre prochain arrêt de la Saison 6 de la Grande Tournée des Fermes Canadiennes nous mène à Coastal Grove Farm, à Upper Port La Tour, en Nouvelle‑Écosse, pour rencontrer Matthew Roy.

Nous découvrirons la culture du thé en feuilles biologique et du safran — une occasion parfaite de se laisser infuser de nouvelles connaissances. 🍵🌼

Conçu pour les élèves de la maternelle à la 6e année, mais ouvert à tous les âges.

👉 Ne manquez pas l’occasion de vous inscrire en cliquant sur le lien dans la bio.

09/24/2026

09/11/2026

Check out these opportunities from our friends at Agriculture in the Classroom Canada!

We’re hiring! Help us connect students across Canada with agriculture and food.

Agriculture in the Classroom Canada is seeking two skilled professionals:

• Digital Communications Specialist — Bring our work to life through creative content, design, social media, and digital learning experiences.

• System Development & Support Lead — Support the educators, volunteers, and staff who use our national digital platforms, and help improve the systems behind our work.

Both opportunities are remote within Canada and are part-time, self-employed contracts for 10–20 hours per week.

View the full details and application instructions:

Digital Communications Specialist:
https://lnkd.in/dKNn5394

System Development & Support Lead:
https://lnkd.in/d6CaA44G

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09/10/2026

NLSchools
🌾✨ Great Canadian Farm Tour – Season 6 Registration is OPEN! ✨🌾
Calling all K–6 educators and curious learners across Canada! 👩‍🏫👧🌱
Get ready for an exciting virtual cross Canada farm and food adventure, available in English and French.
🚜 Meet real Canadian farmers and food experts
🐓 Explore diverse farms and food facilities from coast to coast
🌻 Discover where our food comes from — right from the source!
Perfect for classrooms, learning groups, and young explorers who want to connect with Canada’s agriculture in a fun, engaging way. 🍁
📅 Season 6 starts soon — don’t miss out!
👉 Register here:
http://www.aitcdashboard.ca/.../sea.../presentation/teacher/

09/09/2026

🎶Back to school, Back to school, to prove to students that agriculture is cool! 🎶 IYKYK!
NLSchools Happy first day back to students, teachers, & staff across Newfoundland and Labrador. We hope you have an amazing school year and we cannot wait to grow with you! 🥳 Join us for another exciting year of agriculture education! 🌱
Are you a teacher interested in agriculture education for your classroom? Sign up (for FREE) to access hundreds of curriculum-linked resources (also FREE) and stay informed about events and activities here: https://aitcdashboard.ca/dashboard/

08/31/2026

We're thrilled to have Huzaifa join our team here at Agriculture in the Classroom! 🥳

Meet Huzaifa Shahid, our newest member of staff!

As our Administrative & Outreach Assistant, Huzaifa splits his time between keeping our core office organized and inspiring the next generation. Since joining the NLFA in July 2026, he has taken charge of project invoicing, expense claims, and travel logistics, while simultaneously leading Grades 7–12 Agriculture in the Classroom NL initiatives.

From building relationships with teachers province-wide to hosting school presentations and career fairs, he keeps our operations moving and our outreach growing.

Huzaifa chose to work in agriculture because he wanted to bridge the gap between people and their food sources.

"The NLFA’s mission to support local food production and empower the next generation resonates deeply with me. "

Outside of the office, Huzaifa loves experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, staying active at the gym, or planning his next travel destination.

"The agriculture industry is an endless world of opportunity, and I love being able to support our local producers while showing youth how vital this sector truly is."

Fun Fact: Huzaifa has already checked skydiving off his bucket list and is always up for a good adrenaline rush!

08/26/2026

We're so excited to return to Corner Brook with our friends at NL Federation of Agriculture to celebrate the Agriculture Expo from September 18 to 20!
We can't wait to share many children's activities, agriculture career resources, Little Green Thumbs culinary demos, and storytime with a Farmer! 🥳

Get ready for the Agriculture Expo 2026!
Join us at the Corner Brook Civic Centre from September 18 to 20 for a weekend extravaganza celebrating our local farms and producers.

This year we'll feature a variety of live demonstrations and interactive exhibits for all ages, including an animal farm exhibit, sheep shearing demonstrations, a farmer’s market, and a dedicated Kids Activity Zone hosted by Agriculture in the Classroom NL (AITC-NL).

We are also excited to welcome back Chef Darcy Butler for some live culinary demos featuring fresh, local products sourced directly from our farmers.

You won't want to miss it, one of our biggest and best expos yet!
Free admission for all.

Check out our website for more information.
https://www.nlfa.ca/events

08/13/2026

Way to grow, Alyx! We're so proud to have you as an advocate and bringing awareness to the agriculture industry here in NL. Alyx is a member of NL Young Farmers, as well as, an AITC-NL Steering Committee member. We're luck to have her! As we celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer, it's important to recognize the faces that are growing our food systems. 🌱🐝