WV Mobile Agriculture Education Science Lab

When you join West Virginia Farm Bureau, your annual membership does so much more than give you access to great deals and valuable discounts — it supports agriculture right here in our communities.

Join here: www.wvfarm.org or call 304-472-2080, ext. 1

Why Join? No matter who you are, what you do, or where you live, agriculture touches your life every day. Whether you farm or not, the survival and success of the agricultural industry is important to the quality of life you and your family enjoy. Together, our voices speak loudly to protect and improve our way of life.

One Big Family! When you join Farm Bureau, so does your entire immediate family, including your spouse and any unmarried children, up to age 23, living at home or in school. Through your county Farm Bureau membership, you also become part of the largest state and national agricultural organizations – West Virginia Farm Bureau, representing thousands of member families, and the American Farm Bureau Federation, representing more than five million member families across the U.S.

A Strong Legislative Voice. Decisions are made in Charleston and Washington D.C. that affect your farm, your business, and the well-being of your family every day. Farm Bureau professional staff is there to monitor, inform, and represent you, working with legislative and governmental leaders at the county, state, and national level.

"Harlem Grown: How One Big Idea Transformed a Neighborhood" by Tony Hillery is a book that supports agricultural literacy for young readers grades K-5.

Harlem Grown tells the inspiring story of how one man made a big difference in a neighborhood. After seeing how restless they were and their lack of healthy food options, Tony Hillery invited students from an underfunded school to turn a vacant lot into a beautiful and functional farm.

Use the following link to learn more and discover free lesson plans associated with this resource: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/companion-resources/1127/

Christina Sue Lilja Resource Grants | American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Christina Sue Lilja Resource Grants provides funds for educators to purchase ag literacy resources from the Ag Foundation store.

Teachers, this is the LAST week left to register for the Summer Agriculture Institute 2026! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and bring new agricultural experiences back to your classroom.

The Summer Agriculture Institute (SAI) is a professional development program designed to help teachers integrate agriculture into everyday learning. Participants will gain valuable tools to connect agriculture with subjects like science, math, reading, and social studies in meaningful, real-world ways.
During SAI, teachers will experience:
🌱 Hands-on agricultural learning
🚜 Farm and industry tours
📚 Classroom-ready lessons and resources
🤝 Networking with fellow educators
🎓 The opportunity to earn 3 hours of recertification credit

This year, we’re headed to Hampshire County! We are excited to welcome Shannon Anderson, author of the 2026 Agriculture Book of the Year, and visit some outstanding local farms.
As an added bonus, all participating teachers will receive FREE classroom supplies and ready-to-use lessons to take back to their students.

📅 Deadline to apply: May 29, 2026
Be sure to submit your application to the Farm Bureau office before the deadline!
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience—apply today!
https://wvfarm.org/summer-ag-institute/
OR contact:
Michelle Bailey
WV Farm Bureau
Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab Coordinator
Office: 304-472-2080 ext. 6
[email protected]

Teachers, there is one week left to register for the Summer Agriculture Institute 2026! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and bring new agricultural experiences back to your classroom.
The Summer Agriculture Institute (SAI) is a professional development program designed to help teachers integrate agriculture into everyday learning. Participants will gain valuable tools to connect agriculture with subjects like science, math, reading, and social studies in meaningful, real-world ways.
During SAI, teachers will experience:
🌱 Hands-on agricultural learning
🚜 Farm and industry tours
📚 Classroom-ready lessons and resources
🤝 Networking with fellow educators
🎓 The opportunity to earn 3 hours of recertification credit
This year, we’re headed to Hampshire County! We are excited to welcome Shannon Anderson, author of the 2026 Agriculture Book of the Year, and visit some outstanding local farms.
As an added bonus, all participating teachers will receive FREE classroom supplies and ready-to-use lessons to take back to their students.
📅 Deadline to apply: May 29, 2026
Be sure to submit your application to the Farm Bureau office before the deadline!
Don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience—apply today!
https://wvfarm.org/summer-ag-institute/
OR contact:
Michelle Bailey
WV Farm Bureau
Mobile Ag Ed Science Lab Coordinator
Office: 304-472-2080 ext. 6
[email protected]