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The Prized Pumpkin: a New Free Resource
The Prized Pumpkin is now available as a free online learning module
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!
At Home Learning
For October 2021
It is October so this month's at home learning activities are all about pumpkins!
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.
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.
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.
September is National Honey Month!
Learn all about honey and pollinators in honor of National Honey Month!
Spring 2021 Purple Plow H2Grow Challenge Winners Chosen
The winners of the Spring 2021 Purple Plow Challenge, H2Grow, have been chosen!
At Home Learning
For September 2021
September is National Fruits and Veggies Month! Get some at home learning ideas!
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!
At Home Learning
For August 2021
August is National Sandwich Month! Take a bite out of some of our favorite educational activities related to sandwiches and lunch.
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.
At Home Learning
For July 2021
Hooray for summer! Let the fun begin! With summer comes some delicious foods - why not add a bit of knowledge as a side dish?
4 Fun Facts about 4th of July Favorites
What foods make you think of the 4th? Do you know where they come from? Can you guess 3 fruits that are actually berries?
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!
At Home Learning
For June 2021
No whey- June is Dairy Month! Check out these resources to learn more about dairy.
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.
2021 On the Farm STEM Teams Announced
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture announces educator teams to join immersive STEM training designed to further agriculture education in classrooms across the country.
The Power of Children’s Books
Parents, grandparents, educators and librarians have an important role in helping young learners get a glimpse of the unfamiliar outside their classrooms, homes and communities. Farms provide an engaging and educational destination for young learners as they explore the world through books.
