Ag Education

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

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Education | Oct 05, 2021

Celebrate Farm to School Month!

October is National Farm to School Month! Farm to School Month connects children and communities with the source of their food and the farmers and ranchers that grow it. In honor of Farm to School month, let 's explore some of our favorite resources that connect young learners to their food!

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Education | Sep 08, 2021

What Questions Do Your Kids Have About Agriculture?

Submit your kids '/students ' questions about food and farming and we will have a REAL farmer or rancher make a video reply.

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Education | Sep 02, 2021

On the Farm STEM 2021 - Tennessee

This year 's On the Farm program brought together teams of high school educators with experts in science education, agricultural science, and beef production to the farmers, ranchers, and agriculture operators of Tennessee.

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Education | Sep 01, 2021

The Barn and its Inhabitants Take Center Stage on Family Farms

Author Michelle Houts writes on her inspiration for the newest accurate ag book from Feeding Minds Press, BARN AT NIGHT which publishes on September 14th.

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Education | Aug 11, 2021

What Foods Grow in the Summer?

Farmers work year-round to get food on our table, but here we explore some popular fruits and veggies that are in season in the summer!

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Education | Jul 14, 2021

2021 Christina Sue Lilja Resource Grant Winners

With nearly 600 applicants, 51 educators were randomly selected to receive $100 credits to the Farm Bureau store, thanks to the contributions from the CSL Foundation and another generous donor.

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Education | Jun 07, 2021

Kids Ask, Farmer Says

We are excited to announce that we have launched a limited-series podcast, "Farmer Says." In this series, real kids ask their questions about farming and get answers from real farmers!

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Education | May 26, 2021

Foundation for Agriculture Awards $9,500 in Grants to Elevate Ag Literacy

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has awarded $9,500 in grants to 10 communities that are creating new and exciting ways to help learners of all ages understand agriculture and the important role it plays in their lives.

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Education | Apr 13, 2021

A Slightly Different Way to Look at Impact

Executive Director Daniel Meloy shares how the Foundation provides tools and resources for educators to be better equipped in this blog post.

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Education | Apr 08, 2021

Free Online Dairy Resource

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!