Ag Education

Agricultural education teaches students about agriculture, food and natural resources.

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Education | Nov 17, 2022

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!

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Education | Nov 01, 2022

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.

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Education | Oct 12, 2022

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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Education | Oct 05, 2022

Happy World Teachers’ Day!

We want to celebrate teachers for World Teachers' Day!

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Education | Sep 19, 2022

Harvest Machines!

Fall is harvest time! Let 's explore some machines that make harvest happen.

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Education | Aug 11, 2022

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?

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Education | Mar 28, 2022

Stories Encourage Kids To Grow Their Own Food

Growing food is deliciously rewarding – and it can be a fun challenge. Gardening is an excellent way to explore STEM in your classrooms or backyards.

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Education | Mar 22, 2022

Online Learning with "The Vibrant Variety"

We've created an e-learning module to accompany the My Little Ag Me book "The Vibrant Variety." Read along and learn more!

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Education | Mar 10, 2022

Food and Agriculture Science Experiments

Looking for some fun experiments related to food and agriculture? Need a science fair project? We 've rounded up some of our favorites from across the internet.

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Education | Feb 02, 2022

Foundation for Agriculture Awards Over $25,000 in Ag Literacy Grants, Scholarships

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture is celebrating and uplifting outstanding agricultural literacy programs with a total of $26,000 in scholarships and grants to help educators, volunteers and communities connect agriculture to students ' daily lives.

We rely on donations from people like you to continue creating ag literacy resources!