2019 National AITC Conference

2019 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference: AgVenture in the Natural State

June 18-21, 2019 | Little Rock, Arkansas | Marriott Hotel


Earn Graduate Credit for Attending the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
Conference attendees can sign up to earn graduate credit. This is a one-credit course that is mixed instruction with onsite and online components. One hundred percent attendance at the national conference is required. Additional assignments include writing a standards-aligned lesson and creating an inventory of resources collected from the conference. The credit is available through Drake University for $85 or from Morningside College for $65. Registration can be done online by creating an account in the Professional Learning Registration System. Once an account is created (which could take up to 24 hours), login and search for the course titled 'AgVenture in the Natural State.' The course number is 180041 and this is the direct link. Then follow the links to register for the course. Online registration also will be available. Questions can be directed to course instructor, Will Fett, at wfett@iowaagliteracy.org.


Keynote Speakers

Temple Grandin


Temple Grandin is a noted animal expert and advocate for autistic populations who has written the books Animals in Translation and Animals Make Us Human.

Born Aug. 29, 1947, in Boston, Massachusetts, Grandin was diagnosed with autism as a child and went on to pursue work in psychology and animal science. She has become a leading advocate for autistic communities and has also written books and provided consultation on the humane treatment of animals. In 2010, HBO released a film about Grandin's life called 'Temple Grandin,' which received an Emmy for best made-for-television movie and actress Claire Danes received an Emmy for best actress in a drama for her portrayal of Grandin.

Temple Grandin is sponsored by Corteva Agriscience
Dr. Marty Matlock


Dr. Marty Matlock is Executive Director of the University of Arkansas Resiliency Center and Professor of Ecological Engineering in the Biological and Agricultural Engineering Department. Dr. Matlock's research focuses on technologies and processes to increase the resilience of ecosystem services in human-dominated ecosystems. His focus is on the interface of food, water, and community systems. He works with ecologists, engineers, architects, social and political scientists, agricultural scientists, economists, and business leaders to create new understanding and framing of vexing human challenges.