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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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Classroom Ag | Aug 16, 2022

2022 Back to School Sale!

Check out the great educational resources we have on sale for the new school year!

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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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Classroom Ag | Jul 12, 2022

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.

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Common Questions | Jun 01, 2022

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.

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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.