Ag Education

Agricultural education teaches students about agriculture, food and natural resources.

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Education | May 15, 2019

How My American Farm Grows Opportunity

A Guest Blog Post by Bill Belzer, Corteva Agriscience tm Farmers have long understood that developing a community based in mutual cooperation lays the foundation for their own success. They know that if everyone does well, they will do well. Now, in the digital age, we have new ways to connect, and new ways to build community. But the core principle still holds true, a rising tide lifts all boats. That 's one of many reasons why Corteva supports agricultural education through the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the My American Farm platform.

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Education | May 10, 2019

Online Poultry Game

An Egg-citing Poultry Adventure Launched on My American Farm!

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Education | May 01, 2019

Lessons from an Informal Educator on the NGSS Journey – Part 1: Background

The first in a series of blog posts by Seth Derner, education consultant for the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Derner will document the experience of learning how to develop science curriculum materials that meet standards for earning an NGSS Design Badge.

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Education | Apr 29, 2019

Spring is the season of hope

Spring has sprung! Spring is always a season of hope—hope for brighter days ahead and for the future of agriculture.

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Education | Apr 25, 2019

Brown Cows Make Chocolate Milk & 5 Other Misconceptions Kids Have about Agriculture

Explore several misconceptions kids may have about agriculture, and how to address them.

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Education | Apr 17, 2019

New STEM app!

We have released a NEW My American Farm app with four STEM games!

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Education | Mar 19, 2019

Career Spotlight! Virginia Poultry Farmer

We interviewed Lauren Arbogast, a Virginian Farmer to celebrate National Poultry Day.

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Education | Jan 31, 2019

White-Reinhardt Educator Scholarships Recognize and Promote Agricultural Literacy

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has recognized 15 educators – teachers and classroom volunteers – for their exceptional efforts to encourage agricultural literacy.

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Education | Jan 29, 2019

National 4-H Council Poultry Curriculum

Are you new to the 4-H Poultry Program? These poultry resources are an excellent guide to walk you through it!

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Education | Jan 24, 2019

Right This Very Minute: A table-to-farm book about food and farming

The first title from Feeding Minds Press, "Right This Very Minute" by Lisl H. Detlefsen will be available to purchase February 5th.

Confidently use the Pillars of Ag Literacy, so that you can save time and energy with your ag literacy efforts.