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Velma Clark Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award

MARYLAND AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION

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Funding Amount

$500 classroom stipend + conference scholarship

Deadline

December 31, 2026

267 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Velma Clark Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award

Purpose: Recognize a Maryland K-8 teacher for excellent job in incorporating agriculture into core curriculum.

Background: The Velma Clark Award for Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture was established by the Clark Family in 2019. Velma Clark was a farmer and passionate advocate for agricultural education and the ag industry. She raised her children in 4-H programs and was active in dairy industry organizations.

Key Focus: This award is specifically for teachers who don't have agriculture in their curriculum, but find creative ways to incorporate it into their subject content areas. MAEF celebrates teachers who effectively integrate agriculture into their classrooms, recognizing that agriculture forms the backbone of our daily lives.

Eligibility:

  • Maryland K-8 teachers

  • Non-agriculture curriculum teachers who incorporate ag concepts

  • Teachers demonstrating dedication to agricultural education experiences

    • Award Details:

  • $500 classroom stipend

  • Scholarship to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference

  • State-level winners are nominated for the National Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award (sponsored by USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture and National Agriculture in the Classroom)

    • Geographic Scope: Maryland

    Contact Information:

  • Maryland Agricultural Education Foundation, Inc. (MAEF)

  • P.O. Box 536, 403 Oakington Road

  • Havre de Grace, MD 21078

  • Phone: 410-939-9030

  • Website: maefonline.com

    • How to Apply

    Application Process

    Deadline: March 23, 2026 (based on typical MAEF scholarship deadlines; specific deadline for 2026 award not explicitly stated in provided text)

    Method: Online nomination form

    Steps:
    1. Nominate a deserving K-8 teacher using the online nomination button
    2. Provide details about teacher's agricultural integration efforts
    3. Submit by deadline

    Required Information:

  • Teacher's name and school

  • Description of agricultural integration into curriculum

  • Examples of hands-on projects and student engagement

  • Impact on students and school community

  • Any relevant accomplishments in agricultural education

    • Selection Criteria:

  • Excellence in incorporating agriculture into core curriculum

  • Dedication to agricultural education

  • Creativity and innovation in teaching methods

  • Student engagement and learning outcomes

  • Community impact

    • Review Process:

  • Applications reviewed by MAEF Secondary Education Committee

  • Award announcements made by May 1

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    Fields of Work

    teachersagriculturek-12-schoolseducation

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