Ag Education
Agricultural education teaches students about agriculture, food and natural resources.
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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.
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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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Happy World Teachers’ Day!
We want to celebrate teachers for World Teachers' Day!
Harvest Machines!
Fall is harvest time! Let 's explore some machines that make harvest happen.
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?
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.
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!
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.
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.
Celebrate Farm to School Month!
October is National Farm to School Month! Farm to School Month connects children and communities with the source of their food and the farmers and ranchers that grow it. In honor of Farm to School month, let 's explore some of our favorite resources that connect young learners to their food!
