Energy, Mines, and Resources

Agriculture Education Program

Agriculture Test FarmThe objectives of the Agriculture Education Program are to:

  • provide educational resources for “agriculture in the classroom” activities and similar educational activities presented by agricultural organizations;
  • provide support for preschool, elementary, middle and secondary school agricultural curriculum development;
  • provide support for agriculture-related youth development and leadership programs;
  • provide support to develop agricultural communication tools, such as newsletters or websites.

Eligible activities

Activities may include, but are not limited to:

  • developing, designing and printing agriculture-related education resources;
  • conducting agricultural activities for school-aged students;
  • travelling to observe and consult with agri-businesses;
  • establishing, developing and coordinating youth agribased programs;
  • developing communication materials and publications, such as websites and newsletters.

Growing Forward Contact:

Energy, Mines and Resources
Agriculture Branch
Phone: 867.667.5838
Fax: 867.393.6222
Email: agriculture@gov.yk.ca

Visit us on the 3rd floor, Room 320, of the Elijah Smith Building at 300 Main Street in Whitehorse, Yukon.