AgScape

Site: Milton

Record #: MIL0047
Last Full Update: 25 Mar 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-878-1510
E-Mail info@agscape.ca
Website agscape.ca
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Contact Form agscape.ca/contact

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

A registered charity incorporated under the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food to build awareness and understanding of the importance of an agriculture and food system.

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1991
Funding Provincial ; Donations

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

AgScape brings the world of agriculture and food to educators and students across Ontario. Programs include:

The Teacher Ambassador Program (TAP)

  • places Ontario Certified Teachers directly into Grade 4 to 12 classrooms to teach about agriculture in Ontario

Digital Resource Library

  • collection of lesson plans and student activities accessible online and available at no cost to teachers across the province

thinkAG Career Competition events (aimed at grades 5 to 12)

  • held upon request on location at participating schools
  • Students participate in interactive activities that test their overall employability and general agri-food knowledge

The Business of Food eLearning Platform

  • comprehensive online platform that allows educators to enhance their knowledge and understanding of agriculture and food at their own pace, from any location

Camp AgScape

  • a free online experience for youth from age 5 to 18
  • program is a fully accessible, self-paced web platform which includes interactive and gamified educational activities to support parents, teachers and students

Feeding Innovation Podcast

  • shares stories and insights of the innovation and opportunity of Ontario's agriculture and food sector by interviewing leaders at the intersection of agriculture and education

In partnership with Farm & Food Care Ontario, other sector collaborators, and producers, AgScape leads the delivery of real-time virtual Food & Farm Field Trip events across the province throughout the school year.

Hours

Available by phone - Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm

Areas Served Ontario
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Check website for details

Languages English
Fees Membership - fees vary depending upon membership level chosen

Site Information

Located In Community Milton
Address & Map
8560 Tremaine Rd
Milton, ON L9T 4Z1
 
View Google Map
Intersection Tremaine Rd and Campbellville Rd
Mailing Address c/o AgScape 
PO Box 460 
8560 Tremaine Road 
Milton, ON L9T 4Z1
Physical Access Fully Accessible

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