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Where do your back to school supplies come from?
Pencils, glue, crayons and more! Do you know where they come from?
STEM Maker Kit Grants Awarded to 20 Middle School Groups
$10,000 in grants ($500 each) have been awarded to 10 middle-school science classrooms and 10 after-school programs to pilot a new Maker Kit!
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.
What If I Know Nothing About Agriculture? Can I Still Use It In My Classroom?
Guest blogger, Marissa Morris writes about how she went from being "clueless" about agriculture, to being a pro at using it in her classroom! Get her tips, tricks and more!
Indiana Farm Bureau uses My American Farm to Boost Engagement
My American Farm enhances reach, education and engagement at the Indiana State Fair.
Ag Mags a Great Teaching Resource for Spanish Class!
Agriculture is a great topic for almost any subject area, and now it’s even great for Spanish class!
Summer Family Fun
Help students discover where their food comes from with these fun educational resources for families, teachers and volunteers!
AAIC & United Way Spread Ag Literacy
AAIC and United Way, North-Northwest teamed together to promote literacy and healthy eating in their local communities.
What is a farmer? Moooving with STEM
Ever ask a group of high school kids “what is a farmer?” Leslie Prudhomme, On the Farm STEM participant, writes a guest blog that includes an outline for a Project Based Learning Unit that has students develop a farm plan.
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
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.
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!
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!
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.
It’s A Bit of a Beef
Theresa Balan, participant in the AFBFA STEM Experience, writes about her urban students.
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!
