Almost $11,000 was raised in support of the Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. (OAFE) Teacher Ambassador Program™ at the 13th Annual Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) conference and auction held on the 13th of January. Chosen last fall by the CCA Marketing Committee, the auction garnered support from the agricultural industry with a variety of donations that ranged from seed, fungicides, and soil sampling, to sporting event tickets and weekend getaways.
Each year, the proceeds from the annual CCA auction are designated to support the work and efforts of an organization of their choice. “The Ontario Certified Crop Advisors are proud to support the OAFE Teacher Ambassador Program™ and the important work these dedicated professionals are doing in Ontario classrooms”, commented Ken Brett, Chair of the CCA Marketing Committee.
Officially launched in 2012, the Teacher Ambassador Program™ is OAFE’s flagship program that delivers unbiased, fact-based lessons into high school classrooms using certified Ontario teachers recruited as Teacher Ambassadors. The program has experienced significant growth with demand for lessons increasing each year. During the 2014-15 school year, twenty-seven Teacher Ambassadors delivered 185 lessons across 20 counties.
“OAFE was very pleased to have been selected this year as the benefactor of the Ontario Certified Crop Advisors’ annual auction”, said OAFE Executive Director, Colleen Smith. “With the generous support of industry and individuals, the OAFE Teacher Ambassador Program™ will continue to grow and expand. It is so very motivational to all of us to be recognized for the work we do mostly ‘behind the scenes’ in classrooms. What a great way to kick off a new year, especially with it being OAFE’s 25th anniversary! Thank you so much CCA!”
Source: OAFE