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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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Classroom Ag | Jun 06, 2016

New Pizza Ag Mag is a Delicious Way to Engage Students

Mamma Mia! That's one tasty resource! This nonfiction text reader for grades 3-5 will engage students as they learn about the agricultural origins of their favorite pizza toppings, the history of pizza, and some awesome ag careers.

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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!

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Science Projects | May 31, 2016

Get Started on a "Growing" Science Project

The school year may be coming to an end, but for students wanting to experiment with agriculture-, plant- or food-related science, summer can be a great time to start thinking about next year's science project. Guest writer, Amy Cowen from Science Buddies gives us some tips!

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Opportunities | May 30, 2016

2016 My American Farm Outreach Grant Recipients

We are pleased to announce that after sorting through many applications, the recipients of the 2016 Outreach Grants have been chosen.

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Education | May 25, 2016

It’s A Bit of a Beef

Theresa Balan, participant in the AFBFA STEM Experience, writes about her urban students.

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Education | May 23, 2016

2016 Peas Contest Winner Announced

We have a winner!

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Education | May 18, 2016

Goat vs Sheep and Other Ag Mixups

There are lots of agriculture misconceptions and mix-ups out there. Is hay the same as straw? Is a combine a tractor? It can all be a little confusing. We break down some common mix-ups in this blog.

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Education | May 09, 2016

Where do Eggs Come From?

Where do eggs come from? What do all of those labels like cage free, free range and organic mean? In honor of National Egg month Lara Durben, Communications Director for the Minnesota Turkey Growers Association, Chicken and Egg Association of Minnesota and the Midwest Poultry Federation answers these questions!

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Education | Apr 28, 2016

Where Do Raisins Come From?

We interviewed a raisin farmer to find out what goes into making a raisin!

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!