School is right around the corner. Some of our students may have already begun school. One of the agriculturally related products we associate with school and teachers are apples. As school begins an you and your family get back in the swing of things here are a few books to read on the teacher's favorite snack.

The Amazing Apple Book by Paulette Bourgeois

Apple Picking Time by Michele Benoit Slawson

Apple Pie Tree by Zoe Hall

An Apple Tree Through the Year by Claudia Schnieper

Big Red Apple by Tony Johnston

Happy Reading!!!

That's right. Get ready because the 2009 Ag in the Classroom Conference is coming to St. Louis. The conference will be held June 23-27 at the Millennium Hotel downtown.

The conference is open to: Educators of all grade levels, Administrators, Curriculum Developers, Guidance Counselors, Teacher Aides, Substitute Teachers, AITC volunteers, State AITC contacts, Ag Science Teachers, Extension Educators, AITC Board Members, Ag Industry Representatives.

Those attending will enjoy a make and take session, traveling workshops, mini workshops, and much more. For more information visit the conference website at: http://www.agintheclassroom.org/060605/Conf_Training/NationalAITCconference2009.htm

If you are interested in attending contact Aimee Chandler at the Ford-Iroquois Extension office at 815-268-4051. See you in St. Louis!