The 16th Annual Illinois Ag in the Classroom Bike Ride was held in southwestern Illinois, with over 50 bicyclists rolling through the historical  heartland of Illinois, beginning and ending their journey in Springfield.  The trails wound around Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Menard, Montgomery, and Sangamon counties.  Along the way, they visited 28 elementary schools, reaching over 5000 students.  The riders discussed bicycle safety with students and taught them about the importance of agriculture in their daily lives through an interactive skit titled “Commodity Cash Challenge”.  The bike ride is hosted by the IAA Foundation with proceeds benefiting Illinois Ag in the Classroom. 

                                                                                  Photos by Ken Kashian and Cyndi Cook