Linn County Education Outreach

06/12/2026

It was a fun morning at the Center Point Public Library!

06/08/2026

Joins us this Friday at the Center Point Public Library for a fun story & activity!

This week at the Andersen Center Point Library:
Monday, June 8: 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Tuesday, June 9: 8:30 AM to 1:00 PM
9:30 Come and Play
10:00 Park Ranger from Coralville Devonian Fossil Gorge is visiting the library!

Wednesday, June 10: 1 to 8 PM

Thursday, June 11: 1 to 8 PM

Friday, June 12: 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
9:00 AM First Friday Coffee with Friends
9:30 Come and Play
10:00 Alaina from Linn County AG Outreach will be reading a story about pollinators and then we will create our own seed bombs!

Saturday, June 13: 10 AM to 2 PM

To use the book pickup service, call the library at 319-849-1509 or log into your online account .centerpoint.lib.ia.us and make your selections.
Self serve HACAP food pantry is located in the State Street entry of the library. Please leave user name or initials, on the clipboard, and the number of people in the household being served.
Www.CenterPoint.lib.Ia.us

05/28/2026

Ag in the Classroom had a wonderful 2025-2026 school year!

Linn County Education Outreach was able to reach over 10,000 students through a variety of activities- AITC monthly lessons, Ag in the Park, chicken hatching, career day, & more! With each of these interactions, students were able to learn about the important role that agriculture plays in our lives. These hands-on experiences help spark curiosity & increase agriculture literacy!

Thank you to all of the teachers who welcomed our Ag in the Classroom program into their classrooms. It was such a joy getting to connect with all of the students and staff. Already looking forward to next year!

05/05/2026

Linn County Teachers- Join us in Urbana for our summer workshop!

Each summer, IALF partners with host locations to offer two-day professional development opportunities for formal & informal K-12 educators! The two-day in-person workshop includes on-site tours, hands-on activities, resources, materials & more! Discover practical strategies for integrating agriculture across content areas. Leave with classroom-ready lesson plans, resources, and ideas you can immediately apply in your teaching.

Register here: https://aealearningonline.escworks.com/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=56437

Linn County Farm Bureau
Linn County Education Outreach
Buchanan County Farm Bureau
Delaware County Farm Bureau
Black Hawk County Farm Bureau

04/13/2026

Preschool & Kindergarten classrooms have been learning about beef cows this month. Just in time for National Beef Month in May! 🐮

We started our lesson with the story My Family’s Beef Farm. After our book, we discussed why ear tags are used for identification in cattle for various reasons. They each got to color a beef cow & created ear tags of their own!

03/27/2026

Tough loss. Close game. Great competition.

A deal is a deal. After a close Sweet 16 game between Nebraska and Iowa, we’re highlighting six facts about Iowa agriculture and the important role it plays in feeding and fueling our country.

We’ll give credit where it’s due. From leading the nation in corn, pork, and egg production to major investments in soil health and water quality, Iowa farmers are doing some impressive work.

Congratulations on a great game, Iowa Farm Bureau .

(Nebraska still holds the top spot in our book. 😉)

03/23/2026

Round one of hatching began today! 🐣
Excited to partner with ISU Extension and Outreach - Linn County for this great program! Over the next few weeks, students will have the opportunity to explore the poultry industry & identify the basic needs of a growing chick during the incubation period.

Look at these beautiful eggs from Schlecht's Hatchery !

03/23/2026

🌽🚜 Happy Iowa Ag Week!

This week we celebrate the farmers, educators, students, and communities that make Iowa a leader in agriculture. From the crops growing in our fields to the food on our tables, agriculture plays a vital role in our everyday lives.

Organizations like the Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation work year-round to help students understand where their food comes from and the impact agriculture has on our state. Iowa Ag Week is the perfect time to recognize the people and programs that keep Iowa growing. 🌱

Join us in celebrating the hard work, innovation, and dedication that make agriculture such an important part of Iowa’s story!

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03/17/2026

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03/02/2026

March is Read Across Iowa month!

Happy Read Across Iowa Month! 📚

RAI 2026: Pollinators to Products

Celebrate and learn about pollinators and products through lessons, resources, and activities through the entire month of March. 🐝🦋🌱

Follow along as we share upcoming events you can participate in throughout the month. Learn more about 2026 Read Across Iowa here: https://www.iowaagliteracy.org/Tools-Resources/Other/Read-Across-Iowa