" When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect. "
—Aldo Leopold
Martha Ebbesmeyer: Educational Coordinator
Staff
Martha Ebbesmeyer is the educational coordinator on staff to distribute resources
and to provide professional development for teachers.
What is the C.A.P. Foundation?
CAP is a unique organization existing in Illinois that is a partnership between local schools, the agricultural community, local conservation groups, and government agencies.
At CAP, we believe that a vital part of every child's education is to understand the importance of agriculture and conservation in order to respect our many resources. From Unraveling Fibers
to Eggsploring Poultry, the education coordinator works with over 130 local teachers and approximately 3,000 students each year to supplement classroom curriculum.
The CAP Foundation is directed by a nine member Board of Directors chosen from representatives of the Soil
and Water Conservation District, Highland Chapter Pheasants Forever, Oakdale Nature Preserve, the Regional Office of Education, Highland Community College, Dakota School District, Stephenson County Pork Producers, Stephenson
County Beef Association, and the Stephenson County Farm Bureau.
These actions were taken to ensure the longevity and financial stability of the program. Anyone wishing to
make a donation should contact Martha Ebbesmeyer at the CAP Foundation office. Donations made to CAP are tax exempt in accordance with the
501c(3) code of the Internal Revenue Service. Please Click Here To Make a Donation
2009 - 2010 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
left to right: Rod Slamp, Nikki Keltner, Jen Gomolka, Virginia Heimindinger, Kirk Dorty, Greg Cross,
not pictured: Heather Obert, Jim Setterstrom Bev Hasselhorst
| Member |
Organization/Business |
- President: Kirk Dorty
- Vice President: Jen Gomolka
- Secretary/Treasurer: Nikki Keltner
- Greg Cross
- Virginia Heimindinger
- Heather Obert
- Jim Setterstrom
- Rod Slamp
- CAP Board Liason: Bev Hasselhorst
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- Stephenson County Pork Producers (Ag)
- Freeport Park District (Conservation)
- Farm Bureau (Ag)
- Community Member (at large)
- Beef Association (Ag)
- Dakota High School FFA Teacher (Ag)
- Highland Community College (Education)
- Stephenson Soil and Water (Conservation)
- University of Illinois Extension
|
2009 CAP Partners
- Stephenson Co. Farm Bureau
- Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education
- Highland Chapter Pheasants Forever
- Highland Community College
- Oakdale Nature Preserve
- Stephenson Extension Office
- Stephenson Co. Beef Association
- Stephenson Co. Pork Producers
- Stephenson Soil and Water Conservation District
- Regional Office of Education
|
CAP Cash Contributors
- Stephenson County Farm Bureau
- Stephenson County Farm Bureau Foundation
- Stephenson Soil and Water Conservation District
- Highland Chapter Pheasants Forever
- Highland Community College Boyer Colloquium
- Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom
- Stephenson County Beef Association
- Stephenson County Pork Producers
- Stephenson County Ag Breakfast
- Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education
- Stephenson Service Company
- Adkins Ethanol Cooperative
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Cap In-Kind Contributors
- Stephenson County Farm Bureau
- Stephenson USDA-NRCS
- Highland Community College, RSVP
- Oakdale Nature Preserve
- University of Illinois Extension, Freeport
- Regional Office of Education
- Barn Tour Hosts:
Stephen and Judy Redfearn
Steve and Kathleen Glaze
Steve Wight
Argelio and Mireyda Samaniego
Kris and Theresa Wild |
