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The grant provides everything needed to create workable compost that can be used as fertilizer for garden beds around the school, while also sparking student engagement and curiosity.
Source: New Mexico Ag in the Classroom (via Facebook)
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New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom is the educational outreach program of the New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau Foundation. The purpose of NMAITC is to educate the general public, with an emphasis on Pre-K-12th students and educators, about the importance of agriculture. Website: https://newmexico.agclassroom.org/
New Mexico Ag in the Classroom Announcement
We are excited to share that twelve schools across New Mexico will be awarded project materials designed to help students explore the importance and application of combating food waste, thanks to the New Mexico Grow Project Grant. This fantastic initiative is a collaboration between the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of New Mexico and New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom (NMAITC). The grant provides everything needed to create workable compost that can be used as fertilizer for garden beds around the school, while also sparking student engagement and curiosity.
- – Alamogordo High School – Anna Alday (Alamogordo)
- – Anton Chico Schools – Erma Madrid (Anton Chico)
- – Apache Elementary – Daveena John (Farmington)
- – Bel-Air Elementary – Lee Anna Maestas (Albuquerque)
- – Dixon Elementary – Christine Kane (Espanola)
- – Elida Municipal Schools – Kristi Victor (Elida)
- – Garfield Elementary – Kim O’Byrne & Carrie Hernandez (Garfield)
- – Hatch Valley High School – Rian Nials (Hatch)
- – Las Vegas High School – Etta Bustos (Las Vegas)
- – Shiprock High School – Vickie Lake (Shiprock)
- – STEM Outreach @ New Mexico State University – Beth Denman (Las Cruces)
- – White Mountain Elementary – Rebecca Ilgen (Ruidoso)
CONGRATULATIONS to all schools involved in this year’s grant. We look forward to our upcoming training at the end of July that will provide them the tools, training, and networking opportunities to help make their composting plans and dreams a reality at their school.
The grant includes both a composting and vermicomposting bin science lab, as well as materials and tools so students can explore the full decomposition process of food waste and organic matter throughout the year, no matter their location. More importantly, the grant provides training, curriculum connections, engagement with experts in the field of composting, and in-person support for our busy educators.
The New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau, founded in 1917, is a 20,000- member organization comprising farmers, ranchers, and individuals interested in private property rights and local food supply. As the state’s largest private agricultural organization, we welcome you to join us by calling 575-532-4703 or
visiting www.nmflb.org.
