The agribusiness giant Monsanto [3] will donate $50,000 to the Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Consortium. AITC is a "grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture," designed "to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture ... so that they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies," according to AITC's website [4]. Monsanto said their donation will support "science education and grassroots efforts that improve the understanding and acceptance of biotechnology." Other AITC "Partners [5]," who are encouraged to make annual contributions, include the National Cattlemen's Beef Association [6], National Mining Association, National Pork Producers Council, CropLife America [7] and Dole Food Company.