Agriculture in the Classroom
Agriculture is an important part of everyone’s life. Clothing, food, fuel, housing, medicine, and much more are rooted in agriculture. Educators across the country are effectively integrating agriculture into the curriculum. Agriculture has no subject matter boundaries and can become a part of social studies, language arts, science, math, environmental education, art, music, or in a combination of areas that effectively integrate key agricultural principles.
Curriculum
Curriculum Matrix
The National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix is an online, searchable, and standards-based curriculum map for K-12 teachers. Lessons from the Missouri Agriculture in the Classroom are included in this matrix, along with curriculum from other states.
Growing Nation
Middle School and High School teachers: check out this timeline of agriculture complete with a searchable data base! This is a great resource for agriculture and social studies teachers.
Resource Catalog
Looking for resources to assist in sharing the message of agriculture? A variety of resource items are available for purchase to use in local efforts.
Agriculture in the Classroom Mini-Grant Program
Missouri Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture offers competitive mini-grants of up to $500 for use in Missouri classroom programs K-12 that promote agricultural literacy.
Visit the Log Home
The Missouri Farm Bureau log home tells the story of history and agriculture through historic artifacts, displays, and short videos describing agricultural life for inhabitants of a young state. Field trips and private tours can be scheduled.
My American Farm is a place for young learners to explore and discover our food, fiber and energy.
https://youtu.be/YmA3gFzzZuo
Free Farm Game! Feed the World from the Palm of Your Hand.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOF8-Vh1lBc
Journey 2050 takes students on a virtual farm simulation that explores world food sustainability.