Dig into Wisconsin soil with Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) State Agronomist, Jamie Patton. Get the scoop on lessons with Kevin Podeweltz (4th Grade Teacher, Riverside Elementary, DC Everest SD) and Mary Cooper (7th Grade Science, St. Mary School Richland Center).
The Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom Professional Learning Community is a free, fun, and flexible way for educators to connect, learn, and grow together. Our goal is to spark new ideas, build confidence in teaching agriculture, and showcase the many ways Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) can support learning in every subject area.
PLC Goals
1. Make Learning Meaningful – Share simple, ready-to-use ideas that connect agriculture to math, science, reading, social studies, and more.
2. Connect People and Passions – Bring together educators, agriculture experts, authors, and AITC volunteers to create a supportive, inspiring community.
3. Shine a Light on Resources – Highlight free lessons, activities, grants, and classroom tools that make teaching agriculture engaging and accessible.
WI AITC Professional Learning Community FAQs:
• All sessions are 60 minutes and FREE for participants
• WI AITC PLC is open to formal and informal educators
• All PLC events will be virtual and recorded via Zoom, with set-up and registration handled by WI AITC
• Registration in advance is required to allow for resources to be mailed in advance. Register here!
