Our mission is to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among California's educators and students. Our vision is an appreciation of agriculture by all.

Agriculture is the very basis of civilization—the food we eat, the clothing we wear, the material of our homes and many of our traditions and values…all coming from agriculture and collectively setting the pace for a nation's standard of living.

As generations of Americans become more distant from their agrarian origins, fewer and fewer people understand agriculture's importance to society.

Yet, increasingly, people with limited agricultural knowledge and background are determining agricultural policy.

What the future holds for agriculture will determine the quality of life for all…farmers and ranchers…suppliers…food processors…wholesalers… retailers…consumers.

The California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom works with K–12 teachers, and students to enhance education using agricultural examples. We offer school children the knowledge to make informed choices. Some students will choose agriculture as their life's work. All students, as future voters, will make decisions about agriculture.