Winnipeg, MB - Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba (AITC-M) is grateful to the TELUS Manitoba and Saskatchewan Community Board and the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation® for its continued investment in Amazing Agriculture Adventure through a $10,000 grant. This generous contribution will help AITC-M continue delivering engaging, hands-on agriculture education to over 1,200 students during this year’s four-day program.
Held September 22-25, 2026, at the Bruce D. Campbell Farm and Food Discovery Centre, Amazing Agriculture Adventure provides students with a full-day, curriculum-linked learning experience featuring 10 interactive stations that bring agriculture to life. Through activities and conversations with farmers and industry experts, students discover how agriculture impacts their daily lives while gaining insight into food production, sustainability, innovation, and future career pathways in the agri-food sector.
“One of my favourite moments happened at the Beef Station. When students had the chance to use the Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) scanners, their faces lit up with excitement. One student said, “I didn’t know farmers used this kind of cool technology. This is like real science!” Moments like that showed how much the experience expanded their understanding of modern agriculture.” Grade 3 Educator (2025), Ralph Brown School, Winnipeg, MB.
A key feature of Amazing Agriculture Adventure is the opportunity for students to explore how technology and innovation are shaping the future of agriculture. Students are introduced to modern farming and emerging agri-tech careers, gaining insight into the advancements transforming the way we grow food.
The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation’s investment aligns perfectly with AITC-M’s mission to build agriculture literacy and inspire the next generation of informed consumers, critical thinkers, and future agriculture leaders. Their support ensures the program remains accessible to students from all backgrounds and geographies.
AITC-M extends its heartfelt thanks to the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation and invites others in the community to join in supporting youth education and agricultural awareness. Together, we are planting the seeds for a stronger, more informed, and food-secure future.
“We are incredibly grateful to the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation for recognizing the value of agricultural education and supporting Amazing Agriculture Adventure for a second consecutive year,” said Christine Kulas, Senior Manager - Programs, Partnerships & Events of Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba. “Their investment helps us provide meaningful learning experiences that inspire students and make agriculture education more accessible to schools across Manitoba.”
About the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation:
The TELUS Friendly Future Foundation is driven by the conviction that every young person deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
As a Canadian registered charity and part of a larger global movement, we’re turning that belief into action. Since 2005, the Foundation and TELUS Community Boards have contributed $150 million in funding to over 11,000 charitable initiatives in Canada and around the world, helping to make the future friendly for millions of youth. In Canada, we have provided $140M in grants, and since launch of the TELUS Student Bursary program in 2023, we have also awarded 2,000 bursaries and counting, worth over $6 million, to deserving students nationwide, helping to ensure that every young person in Canada who wants a post-secondary education will get one.
Every year, we empower underserved youth, helping them build the skills, confidence, and lasting sense of belonging they need to thrive by funding over 500 grassroots charities and awarding over 500 bursaries. In 2025 alone, our Canadian impact exceeded $10 million in grants and TELUS Student Bursaries, directly supporting critical youth-focused health and education programs and empowering the next generation of changemakers to pursue their post-secondary dreams.
For more information on the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, please visit friendlyfuture.com or follow @FriendlyFutureFoundation on Instagram and LinkedIn.
About Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba:
Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba (AITC-M) is a non-profit organization dedicated to connecting students and educators to agriculture through engaging, curriculum-linked programs and resources. Each year, AITC-M reaches over 88,058 students and educators across the province, building connections between agriculture, food, the environment, and future careers.
To learn more or become a supporter, contact:
Christine Kulas
Senior Manager - Programs, Partnerships & Events AITC-M
christine@aitc.mb.ca | (204) 997-7511 | www.aitc.mb.ca