New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/ New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/ http://www.nmaitc.org/core/files/images/logo_rss.jpg en-us Wed, 22 Feb 2012 10:45:23 -0700 Agriculture Careers http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/agriculture_careers/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Education helps prepare students for successful careers and the future ahead of them.   We all understand the importance of math and science, but what about agriculture?  The USDA is projecting that between 2010 and 2015 the US economy will generate 54,400 annual openings in agriculture related fields and expect this number to significantly increase beyond 2015.   However it is also projected that there will not be enough qualified graduates to fill the increased demand.  

What does this mean for you?  It is important that students learn about the fast growing field of agriculture.  Check out the agriculture careers section of our website to learn more about the exciting new job opportunities in agriculture!

 

 

]]> New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/agriculture_careers/ 2012 National Ag in the Classroom Conference http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/2012_national_ag_in_the_classroom_conference/ Wed, 11 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0700 Registration is now open for the 2012 National Ag in the Classroom Conference to be held in Loveland, Colorado June 19 through 22.  This is a great chance to learn about new resources and activities from educators across the country.  Don't miss out on this great opportunity so close to home! Check out the 2012 NAITC Brochure for more information.

 

Click here to register today!

 

 

 

 

]]> New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/2012_national_ag_in_the_classroom_conference/ Pumpkin Pie in a Bag! http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/pumpkin_pie_in_a_bag/ Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0700 In the spirit of Fall, we wanted to share with you our Pumpkin Pie in a Bag recipe! Click here for recipe

This activity goes great with the book and lesson plan for Pumpkin Circle by George Levenson.  Contact us for more information on this lesson and others we have available!

]]> New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/pumpkin_pie_in_a_bag/ Under Construction http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/under_construction/ Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -0600 We are excited to have our new website finally live! Woo hoo!!! However, it is still very much a work in progress so please excuse our mess.  If you have any questions about the materials that are already up, or can't find exactly what your looking for please contact us.  We have resources and lessons that have not made it to the website yet, but are available to teachers.  

 

]]> New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/under_construction/ A big thanks.... http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/a_big_thanks/ Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 We would like to thank everyone who came by the booth at the New Mexico State Fair this year.  We had a great fair and we are excited for all the new interests in NMAITC.  If you didn't get a chance to catch us in Albuquerque, we will be at the upcoming Southern & Eastern fairs.  Check out the calendar for more information.  

]]> New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/a_big_thanks/ It's Fair Time! http://www.nmaitc.org/blog/its_fair_time/ Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -0600 Benjie Segovia, Regional Director for the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau, sets up the booth at the New Mexico State Fair which will run September 9 - 25.  It will be manned by volunteers the entire time so come say hi!

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