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Back to EpisodesFrom Farm to Classroom: Colorado Program Broadens Agricultural Literacy Efforts
Published 4 months ago
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Cyndi Hofmeister, Executive Director of Colorado Ag in the Classroom, discussed her role and the program's mission to increase agricultural literacy. The program, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, provides free or low-cost educational materials to classrooms, reaching 350,000 people annually. They have expanded from 400 classrooms in 2023 to 2,400 in 2025. Key projects include the Readers Journey 2050, literacy kits, and the Colorado Ag Institute. Hoffmeister highlighted recent collaborations with the Colorado Beef Council, Colorado Wheat Growers, and the Colorado Potato Administration Committee. The program aims to connect students and teachers to food, fiber, fuel, and natural resources, aligning with state standards and STEAM education.