There’s never been a more important time to understand the facts about what it takes to produce a wholesome, healthy and bountiful food supply. Reach Teach Learn supports local school districts and colleges through initiatives that encourage students to learn more about how food is produced—and then to share their insights with those around them.
The first Reach Teach Learn Video Contest brought in participants from major universities across the country. More than 150 short clips were submitted from students and five full-length videos were produced. In the contest’s final phase, nearly 8,000 votes were received from 15 countries. Future contests will provide opportunities for even more to get involved. Check back for 2009 Reach Teach Learn Video Contest details.
The Reach Teach Learn Student Essay Contest encourages students to write essays about relevant, ag-related books, awarding prizes to the best work. The contest was created in partnership with - Ag in the Classroom, - a grassroots program coordinated by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The first program included the development of curriculum for high school classes from 10 states. Check back for 2009 contest details.