One of the major projects of the committee is Harvest Days, a program offered to all elementary schools in the Lambton and Chatham-Kent municipalities
This committee provides resources for students from Wheatley to Grand Bend. The group has evolved over the years it has existed, but the goal of providing information about the agri-food sector to students has remained the same. The initial kit format was provided for all levels of education, from JK to grade 12, to the schools in Kent County but has now changed to a cooperative effort with the Science Education Partnership. Through the years a variety of educational programs have been utilized to bring awareness of agriculture to youth.
We have increased our profile with several pictures and articles in the media throughout the year. Our picture of the donation to the Science Education Partnership and extensive coverage of Harvest Days brought our group to the forefront locally.
Our Gala Dinner “A Taste of Lambton-Kent” is a successful fundraiser for the group. This multi-course meal which occurs every March is overwhelmingly successful with wonderful food creations thanks to Chef Raymond along with an excellent silent and live auction which raises funds for the organization. It is truly a grand event! The sponsorship and ticket sales from this event fund our education efforts throughout the year. Over the years we have had good community support with donations assisting the committee in providing agricultural awareness to the consumers of tomorrow.
Lambton-Kent Agriculture in the Classroom (LKAITC) committee is operated by volunteers as a non-profit organization, delivering successful agricultural programs to local school children. The success of the group will be measured in the future with the information the students have retained about agriculture. The hands-on approaches to learning used by the programs we are involved with are the key to the education process. Increasing awareness of the agri-food industry continues to be the mandate of the committee.
COMMITTEE CONTACTS
Chairperson - Dennis Bryson
Vice President - Lynn Girty
Treasurer - Kyla Reid
Secretary - Stephanie Hayes
