Excellence in Teaching Award

Each year the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture, Farm Credit, and the National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization recognize exceptional teachers by presenting the Excellence in Teaching about Agriculture Award. This competitive program recognizes state/territory-selected "Teacher of the Year" recipients for their successful efforts in teaching agricultural concepts in their curriculum. Learn more about previous award winners below. Recipients of the distinguished award receive an honorarium of $500 and up to $1,500 for travel related expenses to the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference. If you are interested in applying, please contact your state/territory AITC program leader. State/territory Program Leader signatures are required on the application. This is an opportunity to celebrate agricultural literacy enthusiasm and successful teaching about agriculture. Each state/territory is encouraged to submit a nomination.