SC Ag in the Classroom

08/24/2026

Don’t forget to Adopt A Cow for your classroom! This is a great way to learn about dairy cows and track their growth during the year. This is a free program so don’t miss out.

Science teachers: Consider adopting a calf for your classroom this school year! Dairy farmers use a lot of science on a daily basis – from planting their crops to managing the ration (AKA food) that their cows eat. Bring these concepts to life by adopting a calf and watching her grow all year long – plus, the FREE Adopt a Cow program includes several hands-on, science-based labs to go along with your calf updates.

Enroll anytime May 1 – January 31. Enroll by September 1 to get a mailed welcome packet! ➡️ Learn more: discoverdairy.com/adopt

08/10/2026

It's back to school time! There are lots of items on those school supply lists each year and many of them start on the farm. Check out these fun facts to learn about a few of your back to school purchase. We hope everyone has a great school year!

08/07/2026

📚 Sprouts is back from summer break and ready to kick off the new school year! 📚

August’s feature book, “It’s Corn Picking Time,” is on its way to our Sprout’s Monthly Book subscribers. Hop in the tractor and ride along with a corn farmer in this rhyming read-aloud full of things that clack, whoosh, and roll! Corn-picking time is a favorite season on author Jill Esbaum’s family farm, and the joy is sure to be shared by young lovers of tractors, trucks, and all manner of machines.

We’re excited to add more books to our resource library. Each book comes with a lesson plan and ready-to-use Google slides. Purchase your copy, access the free lesson plan, or subscribe to Sprouts' Monthly Book on our website: https://www.scfb.org/monthlybook

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07/31/2026

07/16/2026

Registration for this year's AITC Volunteer Workshop is now open!

This workshop is designed for non-educators who want to be involved with AITC programming. Participants will receive training on using interactive farm games, the learning lab, volunteer etiquette, lesson ideas, and kits to use in classrooms.

If you've already attended a volunteer training in the past, don't worry! This workshop is full of fun, new activities to take back to your counties.

This workshop will be held August 25th 10:00am - 12:30pm at the SC Farm Bureau State Office. Lunch will be provided. Register online today! 🌱🚜🍎

https://www.scfb.org/events/volunteer-workshop

06/01/2026

SC Ag in the Classroom is headed to Charleston this summer! Join our 2-day workshop on July 7-8, 2026, and discover how to bring agriculture into your classroom!

This workshop offers unique learning opportunities as we focus on South Carolina’s mariculture industry along with agritourism and ag history.

Register on our website by June 10. www.scfb.org/aitc-summer-workshops

We hope to see you there! 🌱🦪🦀🫐

Shape the Future of Farming. Agriculture impacts our economy and our communities. We believe we're in a position to strengthen it.

05/27/2026

Summertime is hay season! You’ll see farmers across South Carolina cutting, baling, and putting up hay to feed their animals throughout the winter season. Learn all about hay in this month’s featured read aloud “Hey, Hey, Hey!” read by special guest Cheryl Parr, a proud Newberry County Farm Bureau member.

The rhyming story by Christy Mihaly and beautiful paintings by Joe Cepeda celebrate farming, family, machines and hard work. Happy reading! 🚜🌱☀️

05/25/2026

Today we remember the brave men and women who gave their lives, so that we can live in a free country. We thank you, and we proudly honor you. 🇺🇸

05/20/2026

Applications are open for the 2026 Learn to Farm Classroom Mini-Grants! This program provides funding to support classroom project that enhance students' understanding of agriculture, farming and food systems.

This year, the SCFB Young Farmers and Ranchers are expanding the program to offer two $500 mini-grants per SC Farm Bureau district. That means we'll award eight mini-grants across the state!

Application deadline is September 7, 2026. Learn more and apply online: www.scfb.org/mini-grant 🌱

05/19/2026

The Mobile Learning Lab has wrapped up visits for this school year. Check out where the lab stopped in April and May. The lab is now booking visits for the 2026-2027 school year, visit www.scfb.org/aglab to complete the request form!