 Iowa- Founded in 1992 as the Coalition for Agricultural Image Promotion (CAIP), the organization changed its name to Iowa Agricultural Awareness Coalition in 1995. The Coalition furthers members' goals to educate youth by providing a unified message about agriculture for Iowa educators. Some commodities are unable to create and lead educational programs due to cost or manpower. This group provides for accurate information transfered from business to consumers through school education. "the imAGination station" was a product of this coalition.
Today, IAAC projects continue to help Iowa's students gain awareness of agriculture's important role to our economy and society, so they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies and programs.
Members dues provide funding for these and other projects:
1. Iowa Food Production Web packet: 16 minute DVD, Leader's Guide, and classroom poster depicting food production in Iowa from the farm to the table. Filmed in Iowa and starring real Iowans!
2. Ag Times: 12 page, full color magazine written for elementary students Grades 3-6. Focus on the history of agriculture in Iowa. Distributed free by IAAC.
3. Fact Sheets: 12 page, full color packets describing Iowa farming practices. Animal Care, Water Quality, Pest Management, and Soil Conservation are current topics researched and approved by members. Available via web download anytime.
4. ICN Programs: "Adventures in Reading" 2009 schedule on IPTV registration site.
First sememter programs include history and healthy snacks.
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