Sauk Valley Ag in the Classroom volunteers’ accomplishments recognized

CHICAGO — Sauk Valley area Ag in the Classroom program volunteers were recognized for their accomplishments during the Illinois Farm Bureau’s annual meeting in Chicago.

The recipients recognized as Illinois Ag in the Classroom Volunteers of the Year included the Mitchell family of Tampico and the Ashton-Franklin Center FFA Chapter.

The family volunteers with the Whiteside County Ag in the Classroom program to share their experiences with their melon farm with students.

The Mitchells share their knowledge regarding their farm’s agriculture specialty area by sharing their passion with students.

The AFC FFA Chapter was honored for its 15 years of dedication to the Lee County Ag in the Classroom program.

The AFC FFA Chapter has been instrumental in supporting the annual Lee County Ag Expo, hosting a Touch a Tractor event and other programs with the district’s elementary school students.

Natalie Pratt of Dixon was recognized for her efforts to share agriculture lessons and facts through social media.

Pratt presented a lesson series titled “Natalie’s Awesome Agriculture” from 2020 to 2021 for virtual Illinois Ag in the Classroom lessons during the COVID-19 pandemic.

For information, visit agintheclassroom.org.