2009 California Agriculture in the Classroom Conference
October 23-24, 2009
Rohnert Park, CA
October 23-24, 2009
Rohnert Park, CA

- Program at a Glance
- Author Panel
- Field Trips
- Workshops
- Make 'n' Takes
- A Taste of California Luncheon
- Thursday Night Welcome Reception (PDF, 371 KB)
Earn Continuing Education Units!
California State University, Chico is offering two (30 hours) Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to CFAITC Conference attendees for a fee of $60 per unit. Application forms can be obtained by calling 800-700-AITC. Applicants must submit one original agriculture-based lesson plan identifying CA State Board of Education Content Standards OR write a two-page essay describing how applicants personally incorporate agriculture into their classroom.
Photo Gallery
2009 California AITC Conference - Sonoma County
Videos
- David Pegos Friday, General Session: CDFA Assistant Secretary of Public Outreach, David Pegos, shares importance of ag literacy in keynote address.
- Get Physical, Get Gardening! Friday, Workshop: Cyndi Dean, physical education program consultant, Fresno County Office of Education
- Delaine Eastin Saturday, General Session: Keynote speaker, Delaine Eastin inspires and encourages teachers to continue (or begin!) their efforts in garden-education.
- Audrey Poole Saturday, Lunch: Imagine this... author, Audrey Poole, reads her state-winning story, The Great Veggie Championship.
- Marsha Diane Arnold - The Pumpkin Runner Saturday, Author Panel: Marsha Diane Arnold reads from her book, The Pumpkin Runner.
- Marsha Diane Arnold - Prancing, Dancing Lily Saturday, Author Panel: Marsha Diane Arnold reads from her book, Prancing, Dancing Lily.
- Marsha Diane Arnold - Roar of a Snore Saturday, Author Panel: Marsha Diane Arnold reads from her book, Roar of a Snore.
- Gerald Haslam - 500-word essay Saturday, Author Panel: Gerald Haslam reads 500-word essay.
- Gerald Haslam - The Great Kern County Gator Hunt Saturday, Author Panel: Gerald Haslam reads from The Great Kern County Gator Hunt.
- Lynne Tuft - The Grapes Grow Sweet Saturday, Author Panel: Lynne Tuft discusses her book, The Grapes Grow Sweet.

