Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom

Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Our educational programs provide a wealth of opportunities for embedding agriculture, food and natural resources education into the K-12 classroom.

MAITC seeks to improve student achievement by applying authentic agricultural examples to teach core curriculum concepts in science, social studies, language arts, math and nutrition. These programs cultivate an understanding and appreciation of the food and fiber system that we all rely on every day.

06/13/2026

Register for the first ever Growing Minds Conference! 🌱 Register by July 1st to take part in behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on activities, and exciting educational opportunities. We hope to see you there! https://mnagmag.org/growing-minds/

Join us on July 27 & 28 for the first ever Growing Minds Conference! 🌱 Register by July 1st to take part in behind-the-s...
06/12/2026

Join us on July 27 & 28 for the first ever Growing Minds Conference! 🌱 Register by July 1st to take part in behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on activities, and exciting educational opportunities. We hope to see you there!

One of our featured tours is the HmongTown Marketplace in St. Paul! 📍Explore how community-rooted marketplaces serve as powerful centers of culture, connection, and place-based learning. This tour aligns with the Cultural Competency license renewal category! Teachers who attend the conference can earn 16 CEUs.

Find registration info and more details about the conference here: https://mnagmag.org/growing-minds

Did you know that June 9th is National Corn on the Cob Day? 🌽 Minnesota is one of the top producers of corn in the Unite...
06/11/2026

Did you know that June 9th is National Corn on the Cob Day? 🌽 Minnesota is one of the top producers of corn in the United States, along with Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska! 🌱

Explore all the products made from corn in our featured lesson plan “Corn an A-maizing Plant: Food, Fuel, and Plastic.” Students will examine the growth, composition, history, and uses of corn through reading, discussions, and hands-on exploration of bioplastics made from corn! 🌽

Find the lesson plan and more on our website: https://minnesota.agclassroom.org/matrix/lessons/141/

Also, check out our AgMags: ready-to-use magazines designed to engage K-6 students with topics of agriculture! AgMags are FREE to order on our website: https://mnagmag.org/educators/order-free-resources/

"I want people to know where their food comes from." Meet Sarah Scherber of Scherber’s MorningStar Dairy! For Sarah, hos...
06/10/2026

"I want people to know where their food comes from."

Meet Sarah Scherber of Scherber’s MorningStar Dairy! For Sarah, hosting a Farm Camp isn't just about showing off the cows; it’s about transparency and connection. From the "maternity ward" where calves are born to the technology in the milking parlor, Sarah helps students understand the hard work and heart that goes into every gallon of milk.

Whether it's a first grader seeing a cow for the first time or a high schooler exploring ag careers, MorningStar Dairy is helping bridge the gap between the farm and the table.

Read more about Sarah’s mission as an AgHost: https://farmcampminnesota.org/news/farm-camp-minnesota-aghost-stories-featuring-scherbers-morningstar-dairy/

Did you know that June is National Dairy Month? 🐮 This month, we celebrate the importance of the dairy industry in the U...
06/09/2026

Did you know that June is National Dairy Month? 🐮 This month, we celebrate the importance of the dairy industry in the United States and all the delicious dairy products we love to eat!

Check out our featured lesson plan, “Whipping Butter Into Shape,” where students can explore the physical change that occurs when milk is turned into butter. Find the lesson plan on our website: https://minnesota.agclassroom.org/matrix/lessons/625/

Read more about our featured resources for National Dairy Month on our blog! Find our newest post here: https://mnagmag.org/june-is-national-dairy-month/

Have you ever wanted a class pet without having to actually handle one? Maybe your class should adopt a cow! 🐄The “Adopt...
06/08/2026

Have you ever wanted a class pet without having to actually handle one? Maybe your class should adopt a cow! 🐄

The “Adopt a Cow” program is a year-long, interactive learning experience where students can learn about the life of a dairy calf! Students will receive photo and video updates to pair with activity sheets throughout the year that allow them to watch their class pet grow up.

Join the “Adopt a Cow” program for FREE! Early registration is open now through September 1st, 2026. Visit the Discover Dairy website to learn more and sign up: www.discoverdairy.com/adopt

As the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom wants to thank all the educators w...
06/05/2026

As the 2025-2026 school year comes to a close, Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom wants to thank all the educators who explored agriculture with their students this year! 🌱

Teachers, we appreciate your energy, enthusiasm, and willingness to bring agriculture into your classrooms! We hope this summer provides you with plenty of time to rest and recharge. Thank you for everything you do!

Leave us a comment sharing your appreciation for an educator you know!

06/04/2026

Teachers, this one’s for you!

Summer professional development opportunities with Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom are filling up fast.

Listen in as Executive Director Ann Marie Ward shares what’s coming up and why now is the time to register.

Save your spot today!

Join us this summer on our Summer Teacher Tour and at the first-ever Growing Minds Conference! 🌱 Register by July 1st to...
06/03/2026

Join us this summer on our Summer Teacher Tour and at the first-ever Growing Minds Conference! 🌱 Register by July 1st to take part in behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on activities, and exciting educational opportunities We hope to see you there!

Hosted by MAITC, the Summer Teacher Tour will feature hands-on learning, agricultural tours, and connections with other educators. 🌻 Tour Smude Sunflower + Angus Farm and Sprout MN Food Hub with us!
📅 July 15, 2026
📝Teachers can earn 8 CEUs
🔗Find registration info and more details here: https://mnagmag.org/teacher-tour/

Hosted by the MN and WI AITC Organizations, the Growing Minds Conference aims to allow K-12 educators like you to explore innovative ways to bring agriculture, plants and animals, and food into your curriculum. 🌻 Experience immersive agricultural tours, interactive breakout sessions, fast-paced mini sessions, and networking opportunities!
📅 July 27 & 28, 2026
📝Teachers can earn 16 CEUs
🔗 Find registration info and more details about the conference here: https://mnagmag.org/growing-minds/

The Minnesota Harvest of the Month program celebrates in-season, locally-grown foods that can be featured in schools and...
06/02/2026

The Minnesota Harvest of the Month program celebrates in-season, locally-grown foods that can be featured in schools and early care settings! 🍎

Check out the Harvest of the Month videos on our YouTube channel! Learn more about some of our favorite fruits and vegetables from the Minnesota farmers that grow them! Find the videos here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqOZ9yTH-xtXfdMaRHU64Qmh3Cfn2l4t7

Leave a comment sharing your favorite Minnesota grown food!

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