" 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
2008 - 2009 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
left to right front row: Virginia Heimindinger, Catherine Finch
left to right back row: Martha Ebbesmeyer, Greg Cross, Jennifer Nowiki, Nikki Keltner, Rod Slamp, Bev Hasselhorst (board liason)
not pictured: Kirk Dorty, Curt Andree, Jim Setterstrom
| Member |
Organization/Business |
- President: Kirk Dorty
- Vice President: Cathy Finch
- Secretary/Treasurer: Nikki Keltner
- Curt Andree
- Greg Cross
- Virginia Heimindinger
- Jennifer Nowiki
- Heather Obert
- Jim Setterstrom
- Rod Slamp
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- Stephenson County Pork Producers (Ag)
- Regional Office of Education (Education)
- Farm Bureau (Ag)
- Highland Chapter Pheasants Forever (Conservation)
- Community Member (at large)
- Beef Association (Ag)
- Freeport Park District (Conservation)
- Dakota High School FFA Teacher (Ag)
- Highland Community College (Education)
- Stephenson Soil and Water (Conservation)
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2008 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
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CAP Cash Contributors
- Stephenson Co. Farm Bureau
- Stephenson Co. Farm Bureau Foundation
- Stephenson Soil and Water Conservation District
- Highland Chapter Pheasants Forever
- Highland Community College
- Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom
- Stephenson Co. Beef Association
- Facilitating Coordination in Agricultural Education
- Stephenson Service Company
- Eco-Energy
- John Boyer
- Jan Vargo
- Pat Mailand
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Cap In-Kind Contributors
- Stephenson County Farm Bureau
- Stephenson USDA-NRCS
- Stephenson County Pork Producers
- Highland Community College, RSVP
- Oakdale Nature Preserve
- Curt's County Copier
- University of Illinois Extension, Freeport
- Regional Office of Education
- Facilitating Coordination in Ag. Education
- Barn Tour Hosts:
Troy Rudy Family
Robert & Valerie Wiederkehr & Family
Cathy Kossian
Jan Hagemann Family
Ken & Kathy Ross |
