The Wisconsin Beef Council helped teachers incorporate beef products into high school curriculum across the state as part of its annual Beef in the Classroom Grant Program for the 2020-2021 school year.
“It is crucial to provide these students with the resources they need to understand how beef can play a role in their everyday lives,” said WBC Marketing Director Angie Horkan. "We are proud to offer these grants to stimulate conversations about raising beef, utilizing the product, and finding careers in the industry."
Focused on high school Family & Consumer Science and Agriculture classes, this program helps teachers strengthen their lessons about lean beef selection, storage, preparation, and nutrition by having funds available to buy and prepare beef with their students.
The WBC received 93 grant applications, reaching 5,794 students. In total, WBC granted $12,394 to continue beef education.
The grant reimburses teachers between $100-$300 per school each year depending upon class size. Senior High School Family and Consumer Science Classrooms, Senior High School Agriculture Education Classrooms, and Senior High School STEM Classrooms are eligible to apply during the grant application period.
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