Project Purpose:
The Learn-to-Farm Classroom Mini-Grant Program is designed to show students that agriculture is an integral part of our everyday environment. Farms, wildlife, forestry, people and cities are all interrelated with agriculture. It is important for children to understand where their food and fiber comes from and build an appreciation for the agricultural industry.
Criteria:
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Project must directly involve students in a public or private elementary, middle or high school. Due to limited funding, pre-schools, colleges and community clubs are not eligible.
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The project must be advised by a county Farm Bureau volunteer leader (If you do not have a Farm Bureau contact, we will work to partner you with a local contact.
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Teachers must design a project that includes production agriculture crops and/or activities related to successfully growing and producing food or fiber. Examples: wheat, corn, oats, peanuts, cotton, fruits, vegetables, honey bees, composting, vermiculture, soil nutrition, or other effective farming practices. Virtual projects will be accepted.
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Goals and objectives must be clearly stated and measurable, and the project must directly involve their students.
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Teachers must schedule a school visit with a state YF&R committee member or other representative so that students can showcase their project. The necessary information to make this possible will be provided to all mini-grant recipients.
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Must be willing to allow South Carolina Farm Bureau to photograph and/or video project for promotional purposes.
Application Process:
- Applicants may only submit one application per year.
- Proposals should include all requested information and principal must approve of project.
- Applications must be submitted in the online award application portal by 11:59 am on Thursday, August 1st.
- A selection committee will evaluate each application before grants are awarded.
- Applicants will be notified of winner selections by September 9th.
Grant Funding:
One school per each of the 4 SCFB Districts* in the state will be selected to receive a $500 grant.
*SCFB Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee reserves right to change distribution of grants per district based on applications received.