Growing the Future

Let Ag Be Our Classroom with Sara Shymko

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Growing the Future podcast, host Dan Aberhart interviews Sara Shymko, the executive director of Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Saskatchewan. The conversation highlights the Acres for Education campaign aimed at raising $100,000 to provide farm visits and out-of-school experiences for students. This episode underscores the critical need to inspire future generations to consider careers in agriculture and the collective effort required from the industry.

Episode Notes

In this episode of the Growing the Future podcast, host Dan Aberhart interviews Sara Shymko, the executive director of Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Saskatchewan. 

They discuss the importance of creating hands-on educational opportunities for students to explore careers in agriculture. Sara shares insights from her global experience and emphasizes the need to connect kids with meaningful food experiences to understand the local and global impacts of agriculture. 

The conversation highlights the Acres for Education campaign aimed at raising $100,000 to provide farm visits and out-of-school experiences for students. This episode underscores the critical need to inspire future generations to consider careers in agriculture and the collective effort required from the industry. 

 

Connect with Sara: 

Website: https://aitc-canada.ca/en-ca/ 

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITCCanada/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AITCCanada

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aitccanada/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDjICByAj9euDpyUMb9aZg 

 

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https://aberhartagsolutions.ca 
https://aberhartfarms.com 

https://suregrowth.ca 

https://www.convergencegrowth.com

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