AgScape

This summer, AgScape is encouraging families to keep curiosity growing with the free Summer Activity Kit filled with activities to help children explore where their food comes from. The kit helps parents transform summer experiences with their kids into valuable opportunities for food and agriculture discovery. Within the kit, families are also introduced to the ON Farm Fun app developed by Agritourism Ontario. This interactive platform connects users with local farms, markets, and events with maps, a built-in chatbot for planning, and family-friendly games to use during trips. Hear more from AgScape and Agritourism Ontario in the full article at agscape.ca/grow_curiosity…

Since taking root in 1991, AgScape has been committed to showcasing the importance of Ontario’s agriculture and food sector and recognizing the many dedicated career professionals at the heart of this work. Through our experiential Virtual Field Trips and thinkAG Career Competitions, students have the opportunity to hear from industry experts and learn directly from them about their essential role in how Ontario food makes it from farm to table. Supporting AgScape allows us to continue to connect students to our vibrant agriculture and food system and provide them with the tools to pursue rewarding careers in this field. Help us continue to inspire future agriculture and food leaders in Ontario! Support our mission at agscape.ca/agscape-turns-… #AgScapeTurns35

Summer is the perfect time to Seek the Season! Agriculture is all around us from the food we eat to the environment we enjoy. This summer we invite you and your children to explore the connections between agriculture, food, and everyday experiences with our Summer Activity Kit. Packed with interactive activities made for the whole family, these resources encourage you and your kids to learn about the world around you and discover the stories behind your food together. Download your FREE Summer Activity Kit by visiting agscape.ca/event/grow_cur…. #SummerLearning #AgEducation #FoodLiteracy #SeekTheSummer

What a great way to wrap up the school year! Over the past month, AgScape delivered 72 workshops across 18 school boards, while also connecting with EarlyON programs, private schools, and homeschool communities through our Teacher Ambassador Program (TAP). These FREE hands-on learning experiences help youth build their agriculture and food literacy through engaging topics such as STEM, pollinators, food systems, sustainability, and more. A huge thank you to our dedicated Teacher Ambassadors for helping bring agriculture to life in classrooms and communities across Ontario. Interested in bringing the Teacher Ambassador Program to your learners next school year? Visit tap.agscape.ca to learn more and discover how TAP can support your curriculum. @aitccanada #educationalresources #foodliteracy #futurereadylearners

🌽 Transform a trip to the farmers’ market with your kids into an opportunity for learning with our Summer Activity Kit! With a dedicated page breaking down what’s in season this summer, the kit is the perfect guide to navigating local markets and farms to find all your favourite fruits and veggies! 🧺 Share your farmers’ markets finds with us by tagging @AgScapeON in your photos! Download the FREE Activity Kit at agscape.ca/event/grow_cur…

Five years ago, AgScape launched the Sustainable Agriculture in Canada campaign with Brescia University College aimed at bridging the gap between Canadian consumers and farmers. Through weekly video discussions, graduate students at Brescia provided insights on what they learned about the environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainable farming. 🌱 Since the campaign launch in 2021, we have remained committed to amplifying the voices of Canadian farmers through our free programs and resources. As we continue to grow into the next 35 years, we are pleased to honour our past initiatives and explore how they have shaped our vision for the future of agriculture and food education. 🎥 Watch the videos from the campaign on all of our social media pages! 💬 How are you helping support sustainable agriculture practices? Let's discuss below! #AgScapeTurns35

🍓 Embark on a food adventure this summer with our FREE Activity Kit! Our Food Bingo is the perfect starting point for exploring local food with activities at home, short day trips, and other ideas that will inspire kids with fun, food learning this summer! 📝 Did you score a Bingo? Share how you are getting outside this summer by tagging @AgScapeON in your photos! Download the kit at agscape.ca/event/grow_cur…

On May 7, AgScape hosted its 2026 Annual General Meeting at The Arboretum at the University of Guelph, where we celebrated our 35th anniversary milestone. The theme “Rooted in the Past, Growing into Tomorrow” guided the meeting as we looked towards the future of agriculture and food education in Ontario with inspiring presentations and messages of support from key supporters and contributors. Read the full article at: agscape.ca/rooted-in-the-… #AgScapeTurns35

☀️ Agriculture learning doesn’t have to end with the school year - keep curiosity growing this summer with our FREE Activity Kit! Filled with activities that encourage kids to get outside and explore local food, this kit is the perfect companion for all of your summer adventures. From gardens to farms, markets, family meals, and a dedicated page for the ON Farm Fun app, there is an activity for everyone to build food literacy and connect agriculture to everyday life this summer. 🥕 📸 Show us how you are using the kit by tagging @AgScapeON in your photos! Start your summer adventure: agscape.ca/event/grow_cur…

Over 2,000 neighbours, farm animals, robotic milkers, delicious breakfast sandwiches, and a visit from @SenatorRobBlack! We had a blast at @FarmFoodCareON's recent Breakfast on the Farm event at Roy-a-Lea Farms in Binbrook. At our booth, we found conversations returning to one, big question: How can we make sure today's youth understand where their food comes from, how it's grown, and how it gets to them? 🚜🌾 While visits to farms are a fantastic first step, building deep agriculture and food literacy takes time. This is why AgScape brings dynamic, bundled workshop experiences directly into Ontario classrooms - returning year after year to build critical thinking skills and inspire the next generation of agri-food changemakers and innovators! ☀️ Happy Summer! Keep the adventure going this season: visit a local farm, enjoy fresh Ontario food, and tag your journeys with @AgScapeON and #loveONfood! 📌 Educators & Partners: Want to bring agriculture to life in your classroom or community this fall? Check out agscape.ca to learn more!

In addition to celebrating AgScape’s 35th anniversary, this week we are also pleased to be celebrating Pollinator Week, where we recognize the essential role of pollinators in our daily lives, ecosystem, and agriculture sector. 🐝 Since 2024, we have been celebrating pollinators with Virtual Field Trips where students learn from beekeepers about how pollinators transform pollen into honey. These experiences also contain an Activity Kit component for students to expand their learning through hands-on crafts and activities. 🦋 Celebrate pollinators this Pollinator Week and beyond! Explore our FREE Digital Activity Kits at agscape.ca/educator-resou… #AgScapeTurns35

AgScape has wrapped its Promoting Careers in Agriculture and Food Initiative aimed at sharing the diverse range of career opportunities in Ontario’s agriculture and food sector to students across the province. Over the past two years, we were pleased to reach over 120,000 students through the initiative, in addition to having our career resources on display at 178 agricultural fairs. Read more and hear from AgScape staff about the impact of the initiative at: agscape.ca/careers-initia… #AgFoodCareers

Attention Ontario Certified Teachers passionate about bringing agriculture and food literacy to their classrooms! Each year, in partnership with Canada's Outdoor Farm Show (@outdoorfarmshow), we recognize an Ontario educator for their efforts and achievements in teaching their students the importance of agriculture and food. All teachers in Ontario can apply or be nominated by a friend or peer for the 2026 Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award. The winner will receive a $1,500 cash award and a certificate recognizing their contribution to agriculture and food in the classroom. Learn more and apply today at: agscape.ca/educator-award…

We are thrilled to be featured by the Hamilton-Wentworth Catholic District School Board (@hwcdsb) in an article about our thinkAG Career Competition at St. John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School (@cnewmannews) in Stoney Creek last month. At this two-day event, we were pleased to engage 800 grades 7-8 students with hands-on agriculture and food career exploration through activities hosted by experienced industry professionals. Read the article at: hwcdsb.ca/news/2025-2026…

Are you driven by agriculture education? Passionate about inspiring the next generation of food literate leaders? We want you on our team! We are hiring a Teacher Ambassador to deliver in-classroom and virtual agriculture and food workshops to students in the Niagara Region. Become a part of our story! Learn more and apply at agscape.ca/career-opportu…

Celebrate the vital role of pollinators in our ecosystem with our Honeybees & Pollinators Activity Kits for grades 2-8 students! Created to use with tomorrow’s Virtual Field Trip experience, these digital resources contain engaging activities for your students to understand the importance of pollinators. 🐝 Each kit contains resources that will help your students learn about the function of pollinators and how we can support them through hands-on worksheets, colouring pages, craft activities, and more! 🦋 Explore the fascinating world of honeybees and pollinators! Download theses FREE resources at agscape.ca/educator-resou…

Attention grades 2-8 educators in Ontario! Join us for a free virtual field trip exploring the fascinating world of honeybees and pollinators. On Wednesday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m., we will be touring Backed by Bees (@backedbybees), a unique business dedicated to sustainable beekeeping, honey production, and environmental education. During this interactive session, your students will: 🐝 Learn how bees collect nectar from flowers and transform it into honey 🍯 Explore how beekeepers carefully extract, filter, and bottle the honey 🦋 Discover how Backed by Bees supports pollinator habits, connects people to their food sources, and promotes sustainability 💬 Participate in live discussions and Q&A sessions All registrants will also receive a Digital Activity Kit filled with engaging educational materials for your students to explore. Bring agriculture and food literacy to your classroom with this Virtual Field Trip! Register today at agscape.ca/virtual-field-…

Calling all Ontario Certified Teachers dedicated to enriching their classrooms with agriculture and food literacy! Each year, in partnership with Canada's Outdoor Farm Show (@outdoorfarmshow), we recognize an Ontario educator for their efforts and achievements in teaching their students the importance of agriculture and food. All teachers in Ontario can apply or be nominated by a friend or peer for the 2026 Teaching Excellence in Agriculture and Food Education Award. The winner will receive a $1,500 cash award and a certificate recognizing their contribution to agriculture and food in the classroom. Learn more and apply today at: agscape.ca/educator-award…

As we continue to celebrate AgScape’s 35th year bringing agriculture and food education to Ontario classrooms, we are proud to showcase our educational programs and how they have helped shape our story. Today, we are highlighting our free Virtual Field Trip (VFT) program, where students have the opportunity to discover our diverse food system by touring agricultural facilities and interacting with industry experts. 💻 In February 2021, the VFT program was launched with @farmfoodcareon and @4hontario 🙋 In 2023, we held our first two French VFTs and have since continued to expand our bilingual programming 📝 Also in 2023, we introduced the Activity Kit component which includes activities that enhance the VFT experience 🌎 In 2024, we delivered two international VFTs to a coffee farm in Hawaii and a cocoa farm in Costa Rica To learn more and watch past Virtual Field Trips, visit: agscape.ca/virtual-field-… #AgScapeTurns35