Baseball and Agriculture
Learn about all the connections between baseball and agriculture this fall as the World Series begins!
IAITC Blog
Read the latest updates from the IL Ag in the Classroom Team!
Authors, Illustrators, & AITC: Stacy Innerst
Join illustrator Stacy Innerst for an engaging author event highlighting My Word, Lincoln Clears a Path, and Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation, connecting history, agriculture, and storytelling.
Authors & AITC: Michelle Schaub
What a fun way to learn about pumpkins and pollinators! Check out Michelle Schaub's new book "Pumpkin Smash" and already smash hit, "A Pathway for Pollinators." Enjoy ag accurate connections and lessons to use in your classroom!
Moo-velous Dairy Connections
Discover engaging dairy resources for the classroom, including lessons, activities, and educational materials that help students explore dairy farming, cows, nutrition, and agriculture.
iREAD 2026
Check out Illinois Ag in the Classroom's iREAD 2026 Summer Reading Companion, complete with ag-accurate book recommendations and accompanying IAITC lessons all aligned with iREAD's summer 2026 theme: Plant a Seed, Read!
2026 Teacher of the Year: Erikka Coletta
Congrats to Erikka Coletta, the 2026 IAITC Teacher of the Year!
Authors & AITC: Lindsay Metcalf
Special guest Lindsay Metcalf joined us on Thursday, January 22 to talk about her book "Tomatoes on Trial." Missed our conversation? Catch up with everything right here!
Authors & AITC: Chelsea Tornetto
Special guest Chelsea Tornetto joined us on Tuesday, December 2 to talk about her book "Seasons on the Farm." Missed our conversation? Catch up with everything right here!