Food And Farm Facts Jr.

Questions about agriculture are not always easy to answer, luckily we can help! The new Food and Farm Facts Junior edition takes questions many children have and provides a simple way of understanding farming practices!

Lean Beef – An Important Part of Adolescent Growth Lesson

Within the 8th grade study of nutrition, these lessons will focus on how the consumption of lean beef can contribute to an adolescent’s health and wellness.

True Beef: From Pasture To Plate Educator’S Guide

Make the farm to fork connection with this series of lesson plans that accompany the documentary "True Beef: From Pasture to Plate". This guide contains 8 lessons designed for High School students in a Culinary Arts or Family and Consumer Sciences program, however, STEM connections have been included for all lessons making it easy for teachers to make connections across the curriculum.

The "True Beef" documentary was produced by Pflugerville Independent School District (TX).

Forage Quality Booklet

Forage quality is defined in various ways but is often poorly understood. The purpose of this publication is to provide information about forage quality, factors affecting forage quality, forage testing, analysis and reporting, and other related information that can be used to increase animal performance and producer profit.

Heart Of A Shepherd

To be used with the Feeding Minds, Cultivating Growth Middle School Unit Bundle Educator’s Guide. Free Educator Guide available under "Free Resources" 

Summary: In this coming-of-age story, Ignatius, the youngest of five brothers in a military family grounded in the Christian faith, promises to take care of the ranch while his father is deployed in Iraq. Since his mother left years earlier to pursue life as an artist, and his older brothers are off to school or military training camps, the 11-year-old looks to his grandparents for guidance, but often feels angry and alone trying to keep his heroic promise. Although some of the realities of the Iraq war are threaded in, the author primarily focuses on the details of contemporary Oregonian ranch life.

The Guardian Team Educator’s Guide

This Educator Guide follows along with The Guardian Team: On The Job With Rena and Roo book as it introduces students to new "life on a ranch" vocabulary. 

Includes 5 National Learning Standards aligned activities that focus on language arts. Activities include sequencing, vocabulary, completing a graphic organizer and story map as well as a summarizing exercise.

The Guardian Team

Author Cat Urbigkit brings to life the roles played by guardian animals on a farm or ranch. Simple, informative text and eye-catching photographs depict how Rena and Roo develop into guardian animals and the relationships they create.

The Beeman Educator’s Guide

Best for grades Pre K-3. Includes 6 Common Core aligned lessons and activities that cover topics such as:  vocabulary, language arts, pollination/science and math

The Beeman

The Beeman by Laurie Krebs (2014 Book of the Year) is an excellent way to introduce students to honeybees. Readers explore how beekeepers care for their bees, different kinds of bees (drone, queen, worker), how bees help us pollinate, and how bees make honey for us to enjoy! 

How Did That Get In My Lunchbox? Companion Poster - My Food Connection

Two sided poster introduces students to healthy food options. Side 1 tells the stories of farmers and ranchers who grow their food. Side 2 introduces healthy portion sizes.

Perfect companion to the How Did That Get In My Lunchbox? book and educator's guide.

How Did That Get In My Lunchbox? Book

In this clearly written and beautifully illustrated book, author Chris Butterworth takes a clear, engaging look at the steps involved in producing some common foods.  Healthy tips and a peek at basic food groups complete the menu.  Previous winner of the AFBFA'S "Book of the Year" Award. Accompanies the How did That Get into my Lunchbox? -Educator's Guide and the My Food Connections classroom or cafeteria poster. 

How Did That Get In My Lunchbox? Educator’s Guide

Test piloted and aligned to the National Learning Standards for Early Elementary Classrooms this educator's guide and its activities and resources accompanies the AFBFA "Book of the Year" How Did That Get In My Lunchbox?

Accompanies the How Did That Get In My Lunchbox? Book  and the My Food Connections classroom or cafeteria poster.

Beef Cattle in the Story of Agriculture

This book is the perfect resource for introducing 3-5th grade students to beef cattle and its five basic stages: production, processing, distribution, marketing and consumerism. 
Includes vocabulary, fun facts, and an extra activity!

Right This Very Minute! Bundle

Enjoy 1 copy of the Right This Very Minute! book, Educator's Guide, and classroom set of Snacks Ag Mag. 

All About Beef Mobile App

Ever wondered how your delicious beef got to your table? The “steaks” are high for farmers and ranchers who know the importance of caring for animals and the environment in the beef production process. Become a master meal builder and grocery store expert! In this fun game you’ll beef up your nutrition knowledge.

Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish (Tales Of The Dairy Godmother)

Chuck‘s favorite food is ice cream. People say, "be careful what you wish for," but what harm could wishing for endless ice cream be? With the help of his Dairy Godmother, Chuck is taken—poof!—on a memorable and delicious adventure to a dairy farm. He finds out exactly where ice cream comes from and gains an even deeper love and appreciation for his favorite food.

How Do We Feed More People?

How do we feed more people, with less resources? The population is continuing to grow, and yet we are faced with a limited amount of land and water for the production of food. Let’s see how people working in agriculture are working on this challenge. Highlighted Careers: Farmer, Plant Scientist, Mechanical Engineer

Beef Spanish Ag Mag

The Beef Ag Mag is the perfect way to get agriculture into a language classroom. Suitable for grades 3-5. Includes sections on beef breeds, nutrition, beef life cycle, career profiles, food safety, label reading information, and other suggested activities.

Bee Spanish Ag Mag

Completely translated into Spanish. This standards aligned easy-to-read nonfiction text is great for introducing grades 3-5 to bees and pollinators. Includes career corner, all about pollinators section, the beekeepers toolbox, honey a journey from flower to table and more! 

Beef Ag Mag

The beef ag mag is perfect non-fiction text for grades 3-5. Includes sections on beef breeds, nutrition, beef life cycle, career profiles, food safety, label reading information, and other suggested activities.