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.
Educator Gift Guide 2022
Looking for ag literacy gifts? Here are some simple choices!
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.
