Piatt-Dewitt Ag in the Classroom

09/24/2026

Everyone loves Apple C***r! Thank a farmer!

"From Apple Trees to C***r, Please!" by Felicia Sanzari Chernesky is a book that supports agricultural literacy for young readers grades K-5.

Grab the wagon, it's a bright autumn day and the trees are full of ripe, red apples! There's an apple festival underway at the farm and lots of work to do making c***r. The visit finishes with a c***r doughnut and a cup of freshly pressed c***r. DELICIOUS! Told in crisp, action-driven rhymes from a young child's point of view, From Apple Trees to C***r, Please! is a realistic account of how apple c***r is pressed, flavored with the charm and vigor of a harvest celebration.

Use the following link to learn more and discover free lesson plans associated with this resource: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/companion-resources/1159/

09/23/2026

Teachers!!!! This is for YOU! As a classroom teacher, I was always looking for more free money to enhance learning. This is a simple way to bring lots of great literature into your classroom or do that project you have on your mind! Last year I saw classroom terrariums and table top gardens. The possibilities are yours!

There is less than a month away to fill out the Ag in the Classroom Book and Project Grant applications. Submissions are due Friday, October 16th.

Visit the links below to fill out an application.

Teacher Book Grant Application: http://iaitc.co/bookgrants

Teacher Project Grant Application: http://iaitc.co/projectgrants

09/17/2026

Monticello Farmer’s Market is a hidden treasure in central Illinois! I was so thankful to represent Piatt and DeWitt County Farm Bureau through Ag in the Classroom community events and classroom lessons. Thank you Monticello Farmer’s Market!

09/17/2026

Thank you so much KayBee Community Cafe for welcoming me and giving me such an appletastic morning! Learning the life cycle of an apple while making a chain and celebrating with a tile collage! Games and tears for all! So fun!

09/16/2026

09/15/2026

We have adopted our cow and kids of Dewitt and Piatt county will watch the growth of our baby calf. We will see how they care for her all along the way! Thank you Discovery Dairy!

Join us for a full year of MOO-ments that matter with the free Adopt A Cow program! The program launches on September 22, but you can register anytime until January 31! ➡️ Learn more: discoverdairy.com/adopt

09/15/2026

Come join us this Thursday to have fun with apples!