Our Story
AgScape engages educators, youth, and families in agriculture and food
AgScape strives to empower students by encouraging them to explore BIG ideas, ask complex questions and draw their own conclusions based on accurate, science-based information.
Our Vision
Leading a movement to bring agriculture and food education into all Ontario classrooms. Inspiring youth to see their role within the food system that’s a vehicle for social, economic, and environmental impact.
Our Mission
Through experiential and science-based programs, we empower Ontario youth and educators to understand their relationship to the agriculture and food system and ignite interest in related careers.
Our Values
Integrity
We are committed to transparency, science, and accurate information.
Passion
We are passionate about helping others connect the role of agriculture and food to our economic, environmental, and social wellness.
Excellence
We inspire food literacy through best practices in student learning.
Impact
We are driven to make an impact at an individual and community level.
Leadership
We foster a culture of partnership through collaboration.
Inclusivity
We ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do.
Safety
We prioritize youth, volunteer, and staff safety above all.
Our History
In 1991, Ontario Agri-Food Education was founded to promote agriculture and food learning in the classroom.
AgScape (registered incorporation name Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc.) is a registered charity incorporated under the Agricultural and Horticultural Organizations Act of Ontario. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs provides partial funding in support of AgScape’s programs and services.
Agriculture in the Classroom-Canada
AgScape is a proud member of Agriculture in the Classroom-Canada (AITC-C). Responsible for bringing agriculture and food education to Ontario classrooms, AgScape is one of ten provincial members, who work alongside our national AITC-C partner to ensure every youth in Canada has an agriculture and food education experience.
