Spots are still available for educators who would like to participate in the Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom summer conference coming up in June.

Early registration has closed, but regular registration of $65 is available through April 19. After April 19, registration will increase to $75.

The conference will be held in Salina on Thursday, June 1, and is open to all K-12 educators, FFA advisors and students, Extension educators, county farm bureau and conservation district volunteers, and those with an interest in agriculture in the classroom.

Registration can be completed through K-State Conference Services by visiting bit.ly/17conference.

This year's conference, “Education: Rooted in Agriculture,” will feature children's book author Peggy Thomas as the keynote speaker. Thomas has penned several children's books about presidents in agriculture including “Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation” and “Farmer George Plants a Nation.”

In addition to the keynote speaker, educators from across the state will present interactive workshop sessions on activities and lessons that use agriculture to teach science, math, social studies and language arts concepts.

The conference will serve as a professional development event for Kansas educators and will provide the option to purchase five continuing education units through Kansas State University Global Campus. The conference will be held at the Salina Bicentennial Center, 800 The Midway, in Salina. On-site registration will be available beginning at 8 a.m. the morning of the conference; however, lunch cannot be guaranteed. The conference will conclude at 4 p.m.

To learn more about the conference, visit ksagclassroom.org or call the KFAC office at 785-320-4350.

The Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. KFAC was founded in 1982 as part of a nationwide initiative to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society, so that they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies. For more information, visit ksagclassroom.org or phone 785-320-4350.