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New - Free Lessons From the Foundation Fellows
Free lesson plans that bring digital skills together with ag literacy
Meet The Fellows - Tanya Novakowski
Grow with Google + American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
As a Farm Bureau Foundation Fellow, she is working to develop a place-based curriculum that incorporates agriculture, technology, and digital skills into an Applied Digital Skills lesson.
Meet The Fellows - Melanie Berndtson
Grow with Google + American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
As a Farm Bureau Foundation Fellow, Melanie is excited to inspire the next generation of students and teachers in agriculture through her passion for hands-on learning and sustainable agriculture.
Meet The Fellows - Linda Chase
Grow with Google + American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
As a Farm Bureau Foundation Fellow, Linda wants to ensure that her students are leaders and that women and girls continue to progress in agriculture and agriculture education. She’s encouraged by the changes she’s witnessed over the years.
Meet The Fellows - Keonte’ Edmonds
Grow with Google + American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture
As a Farm Bureau Foundation Fellow, Keonte' is committed to using technology to ignite students’ passions and connect them with a world of career opportunities in agriculture that they’d never imagined.
How Does Weather Affect Farming?
Farmers rely on good weather to grow our food- too much rain can lead to rotting plants, and insufficient rainfall makes it difficult to grow crops and feed animals. Too much wind can make planting difficult, and freezing temperatures can stunt plant growth. Let’s explore some of these factors!
Announcing 2023 I LOVE Strawberries Educator Resource Grants
Apply for a 2023 I LOVE Strawberries Educator Grant! Thanks to the generosity of Nationwide Insurance and Nestle Purina, we will be able to offer 715 of these grants.
American Farm Bureau Foundation Awards More than $20,000 in Grants and Scholarships
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has awarded $10,000 in grants to recognize the exceptional efforts of 10 county Farm Bureaus and their agricultural literacy programs. Additionally, the Foundation has awarded $15,000 in scholarships to 10 educators who exemplify excellence in engaging students to learn where their food comes from.
Different Types of Corn & How They are Used
The United States produces about one-third of the world's corn. Let's learn more about it!
‘I Love Strawberries’ Listed As a Good Housekeeping 2022 Best Kids’ Book Award Winner
'I Love Strawberries' was chosen as the top rated picture book by Good Housekeeping in 2022!
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How did that get on my Thanksgiving Day plate?
Ever wonder where your Thanksgiving Day dinner came from? Here is a hint: a farm! Read about how some of the turkey day classics made it to your plate! Includes lesson plans, recommended books, videos and more.
Barn At Night Wins Children’s Book Award
“Barn at Night” has won SILVER in the Picture Book for age 4-8 category of the Moonbeam Books Awards.
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On The Farm STEM Educator wins New Jersey State Teacher of the Year
Today we are happy to share the news that Christine Girtain, a participant in the Foundation’s On The Farm STEM program in 2021 and 2022 from Toms River High School North, has been named the 2022-23 New Jersey State Teacher of the Year.
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2022 Back to School Sale!
Check out the great educational resources we have on sale for the new school year!
How Does Zucchini Grow?
Zucchini noodles, zucchini fritters or sliced zucchini in a salad—these are all yummy ways to eat the popular vegetable that is in season right now! But wait, IS it a vegetable?
Foundation Awards Nearly $9,500 in Grants to Recognize Excellence in Ag Literacy
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has awarded $9,400 in grants to recognize the remarkable agricultural literacy programs of ten state and county Farm Bureaus. The grants are funded through the White-Reinhardt Fund for Education program, which acknowledges communities that are engaging with students on the fundamental role of agriculture in the everyday lives of all Americans.
How Is Cheese Made?
Saturday, June 4, is National Cheese Day! When you think of cheese you may picture pizza or a charcuterie board, but let’s learn a little bit more about where cheese comes from.
