2016 Peas Contest Winner Announced
We have a winner!
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.
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!
Where Do Raisins Come From?
We interviewed a raisin farmer to find out what goes into making a raisin!
Gardening Life Lessons
Connecting with the earth allowed the students to transport themselves and each other across cultural and language barriers, behavior issues, and stressful home environments.
Connecting College Students to Agriculture, A Success Story
What do you do when students make it all the way to college and don't understand where food comes from or why and how it is produced? Dr. Robert Beckstead of UGA did not sit idly by, he created a college level class to get students to think critically about ag.
Beefing Up STEM
"American farmers in many ways have surpassed most fields in their use and application of STEM." Denise Johnson, Director, Hollingsworth Science Center, Houston Independent School District writes of her experience with Beefing up STEM 2016.
Celebrating Volunteers
We will be celebrating ag literacy volunteers all year by adding more stories to this article! Thank you to everyone who goes out there and helps educate about agriculture!
What Makes a Good Ag Book?
Looking For A Good Book About Agriculture? Guest blogger Kevin Daugherty, the Education Director for the Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom program, writes what makes a good "ag" book.
School Gardens: The Why and How
Resources on getting support from your administration for a school garden, how to start a garden, and getting students excited to plant!
