Ag Literacy

County Farm Bureaus around Ohio provide ag literacy programs to enhance students’ knowledge about agriculture. Ohio Farm Bureau also encourages agricultural literacy through partnerships with Ohio’s commodity groups. The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture develops and distributes educational resources, curriculum materials, and programs that promote a better understanding of agriculture’s importance and its role in daily life.

Scioto County Farm Bureau brings bee curriculum to life at Fuhrmann Orchards

During their time at the orchard, students stepped outside the classroom to explore real-world agriculture.

Professional development for K-5 educators held at state fair

More than 50 K-5 educators took part in professional development events at the 2026 Ohio State Fair, centered around agricultural education and the organization’s new imAGine Ag exhibit.

Students take part in 2026 Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau Ag Experience Day

Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau recently hosted an Ag Experience Day in partnership with the OARDC Research Farm and Jackson County OSU…

Scioto County Farm Bureau holds Ag Adventure Day

The day offered an engaging and informative experience, exploring the sources of our food and beyond.

Building bird feeders, growing agricultural awareness at Southview Elementary

This simple project helped students understand that agriculture isn’t just about food on our plates—it also supports animals, ecosystems, and the environment around us.

Eat up farming stories with agricultural books

Please explore the Feeding Minds Press website and the foundation’s database full of fun reads, and share them with teachers and homeschoolers you know.

Grab great food & side of ag education across Pike County

See our list of restaurants serving great food and sharing ag‑themed placemats that serve up a fun “Lunch & Learn” experience.

What’s All The Buzz About? Local partners bring bee education to Scioto County classrooms

The program equips teachers with the knowledge and resources to teach students about the vital role bees play in agriculture and the environment.

Bringing ag literacy to a younger, wider audience

Teaching agriculture in an elementary classroom is a great opportunity to spark a love of the industry in our youngest learners and have them share that with those at home.

Ohio Farm Bureau supports legislation encouraging ag career awareness for urban youth

Introduced by Sen. Paula Hicks-Hudson, SB 120 would establish the Urban Farmer Youth Initiative Pilot Program.