Ag Education

Cook County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom (AITC)
The mission of CCFB AITC Program is to expand students' awareness and appreciation  for the importance of agriculture everywhere.

Illinois Ag in the Classroom (IAITC)
IAITC is run by the Illinois Farm Bureau

Chicago High School for Ag Science (CHAS)
The Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences is a college preparatory high school that provides opportunities for diverse students from across the city to study agriculture with the goal of developing marketable skills as well as college level competencies.

The Talking Farm
The Talking Farm provides access to fresh and locally-grown food, job training and environmental education through the operation of an agricultural enterprise. Read more about it on the link above.

Wagner Dairy Farm
The Glenview Park District’s 18.6 acre Wagner Farm is one of the last working dairy farms in Cook County and is open to the public for recreation and learning. The farm provides a unique opportunity for families to learn about our farming heritage and experience first hand “the way things used to be.”

Find out more about the History of Wagner Farm

FoodieCast
Foodiecast is a new audio podcast by the American Farm Bureau Federation that scans the nation's food scene to talk with leading producers, chefs, marketers, industry representatives and consumers to bring you the latest food trends. We're taking a look at the foods consumers want, beyond what they need.

Visit FoodieCast here

Barrington Farmers Market
Lake Cook Rd & South Cook Street
100 N. Cook St.
847-382-3829
Days Open: June 18-October 15, 2009; Thursdays: 2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Chicago Listings (see below)
www.chicagofarmersmarkets.us