Ag in the Classroom

The goal of Agriculture in the Classroom is to “increase agricultural literacy through K-12 education”.

The National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix is an online, searchable, and standards-based curriculum map for K-12 teachers. The Matrix contextualizes national education standards in science, social studies, and nutrition education with relevant instructional resources linked to Common Core Standards.

GrowNextGen: Bringing food science to teachers

This summer’s ‘Experience Food Science: Field to Package’ workshop offered educators a close look at the intersection of agriculture, food science, and technology.

Ag Awareness Grants available for Lorain County teachers

Lorain County Farm Bureau sponsors grants to enhance the appreciation of agriculture throughout Lorain County.

Ag Awareness Grants available

Teachers from any grade level in Lorain County Schools or any school whose district includes a portion of Lorain County may apply.

Foundation for Agriculture announces 16th ‘Book of the Year’

“I LOVE Strawberries” by Shannon Anderson follows Jolie and her faithful rabbit, Munchy, as together they find out just how delicious, rewarding and complicated it can be to grow your own food.

Western Ohio Agriculture in the Classroom Conference

This one-day event offered teachers new learning opportunities to share with their classrooms while experiencing new opportunities in agriculture.

Foundation for Agriculture announces 15th ‘Book of the Year’

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 15th “Book of the Year” award to author Kiki Thorpe for “How to Grow a Monster.”

American Farm Bureau Foundation partners with Nationwide to foster ag education

Thanks to generous support from Nationwide, the Ag Foundation opened applications for education grants that will empower educators with more accurate information about agriculture. Apply by Feb. 28.

Real books about ag for kids fuels Feeding Minds Press

The latest Feeding Minds author is Ohio Farm Bureau member Michelle Houts of Celina.

Foundation for Agriculture announces 14th ‘Book of the Year’

The Book of the Year award was presented to Viola Butler for ‘Tales of the Dairy Godmother: Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish.’

Volunteers to receive ag literacy resources

Thanks to a generous donation from Nationwide, Ohio Farm Bureau has purchased 23 Ag Literacy Kits to be shared with Farm Bureau volunteers across the state.