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MAITC Monthly Blog Features

Let’s Learn About Dairy!

December 6, 2023

Whether it’s ice cream in the summer, whipped cream on your pumpkin pie or a variety of cheese on a charcuterie board, dairy is a product that many families enjoy …

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Fall Favorites: Apples, Wild Rice and Squash Focus Area

October 24, 2023

Fall is in the air as we enjoy the fruits of farmers’ labor. Pumpkin patches and apple orchards are in full swing as many gear up to celebrate with the …

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Virtual Field Trip to Fireside Orchard & Gardens

October 20, 2023

Did you know that the Honeycrisp Apple is the Minnesota state fruit? On this virtual field trip, we visit Fireside Orchard & Gardens to learn about growing apples and making …

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Gaynor Cranberry Company Virtual Field Trip

October 17, 2023

Have you ever been curious about how cranberries are grown and harvested? Heidi Slinkman takes us on a tour of her farm, Gaynor Cranberry Company, to teach us more about …

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Virtual Field Trip Anoka County Rice Creek Compost Site

Anoka County Rice Creek Compost Site Virtual Field Trip

September 29, 2023

Composting is for everyone! We all make waste from our kitchens and gardens that can be reused in our lives again through compost. Join us to explore the important ingredients …

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Intro to Agriculture Focus Area

September 5, 2023

The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) program seeks to improve student achievement by applying authentic, agricultural-based content as the context to teach core curriculum concepts in science, social studies, …

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