Ag Education

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

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Education | Sep 06, 2016

What is a Factory Farm?

Guest Post by Wanda Patsche, blogger for Minnesota Farm Living.

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Education | Aug 29, 2016

Engaging Youth in STEM Education & Careers

As we continue to showcase companies that do great volunteering work, we wanted to take this opportunity to highlight how DuPont Pioneer engaged youth in STEM!

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Education | Aug 25, 2016

Is Ag the Answer to STEM?

Surprisingly, many teachers don 't recognize how agriculture can be a useful context to teach STEM.

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Education | Aug 23, 2016

Where do your back to school supplies come from?

Pencils, glue, crayons and more! Do you know where they come from?

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Education | Aug 16, 2016

Harvesting Crops & Careers

Let 's learn about wheat! The National Agriculture in the Classroom Organization has created an educational unit that familiarizes K-12 students with agricultural production, harvesting and careers.

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Education | Jul 20, 2016

Indiana Farm Bureau uses My American Farm to Boost Engagement

My American Farm enhances reach, education and engagement at the Indiana State Fair.

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Education | Jul 11, 2016

Summer Family Fun

Help students discover where their food comes from with these fun educational resources for families, teachers and volunteers!

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Education | Jul 07, 2016

AAIC & United Way Spread Ag Literacy

AAIC and United Way, North-Northwest teamed together to promote literacy and healthy eating in their local communities.

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Education | Jun 09, 2016

Searching for Middle Schools to Test Pilot STEM Maker Kits

Grants are being made available for middle schools selected to test pilot STEM maker kits

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Education | Jun 02, 2016

STEM Game Teaches Students Where Peanut Butter Comes From

Operation Peanut Butter, the new My American Farm Game, tests students' math skills while teaching them where peanuts come from!

Looking for the perfect gift but not sure what to pick?

An American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Store gift card lets your loved ones choose their favorite ag literacy items!