Ag Education

Agricultural education teaches students about agriculture, food and natural resources.

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Education | Jan 24, 2018

Growing Your Community

Students are more engaged when they are tasked to help address REAL world issues. The newest Purple Plow STEM challenge asks students to tackle food insecurity in their communities.

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Education | Jan 22, 2018

New My American Farm Fair Displays and Activities

Update your fair or event with these colorful and engaging My American Farm banners!

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Education | Jan 19, 2018

Ag Innovations

"Practical application of knowledge - I don 't know about you but that sounds like agriculture to me." This year the Foundation is focusing on celebrating Ag Innovations! Read this inspiring speech made by Beverly Flores, North American Media Relations and Communications Manager for John Deere, made at the 2018 Flapjack breakfast.

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Education | Nov 07, 2017

Celebrate Peanut Butter Lovers Month, Get to Know America’s Peanut (Butter) Farmers

November is Peanut Butter Lovers Month! That tasty jar of peanut butter you keep in your pantry – do you know who helped make it?

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Education | Sep 29, 2017

A Beekeeper’s Story: An Interview With Cameron Robertson

To wrap up our 3 part National Honey Month series, we interviewed California beekeeper Cameron Robertson to learn about beekeeping as a career.

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Education | Sep 12, 2017

September is National Honey Month!

In the spirit of celebration, we bring you five crazy honey related facts you won 't BEE-LIEVE!

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Education | Aug 11, 2017

Partnering with National Ag in the Classroom

Leaders of the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization announce a newly established partnership to strengthen collaboration between the two groups.

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Education | Jul 18, 2017

Where does seedless watermelon come from?

What do science and watermelon have in common? Turns out a lot! Learn how science helps us make delicious seedless watermelon!

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Education | Jul 17, 2017

3 Classroom Setup Hacks for Ag Literacy Learning

Gearing up for the new school year? Here are some tips for setting up your classroom to help with Ag Literacy Learning!

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Education | Jun 02, 2017

Room 2 Grow a Summer STEM Challenge

Check out the newest Purple Plow Challenge - Room 2 Grow!