Kansas Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom

Did you know that KFAC is a statewide, self-funded nonprofit?
Grants and donations are how we fund all that we do!
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Wheat harvest season is here! Every year from mid-June through mid-July, Kansas fields transform from green to golden as one of the most iconic harvests in the country gets underway. Starting in south central Kansas and moving north and west, the harvest covers a state that produces about one-fifth of all the wheat grown in the United States. Follow the harvest at kswheat.com/harvest.

Happy National Sorghum Month! Kansas is the largest sorghum-producing state in the country, and there is a lot to celebrate about this remarkable crop. From its incredible drought tolerance to the 750 to 1,250 seeds packed into a single head, sorghum is one of the hardiest and most versatile crops grown right here in the Sunflower State. Learn more at https://ksagclassroom.org/ag-center/commodities/sorghum/

Join the program that has impacted 1.7+ MILLON students across the globe! The Adopt a Cow program is a free, year-long experience for your classroom. After pairing you with a calf from a dairy farm in the United States, you’ll receive progress about her growth and other activities throughout the year – including photos, video updates, activity sheets, suggested lessons that follow Common CORE standards, and even opportunities to write letters to your calf!
➡️ Learn more: discoverdairy.com/adopt

Say hello to board member Cindy Colle!
Cindy has spent more than 30 years in the classroom in the Hutchinson area. She is currently farming and raising 120+ cow-calf pairs. Her agricultural background, combined with her knowledge of education in Kansas, has made her an invaluable asset to the board.
We are grateful for Cindy's passion for educating the next generation!

Celebrate Dairy Month with some Kansas milk facts! Then, continue learning about dairy through our Virtual Agriland dairy section. https://ksagclassroom.org/resource-center/virtual-agriland/

Skye Kerr's third graders in Baxter Springs did not just learn about decomposition. They watched it happen.
A classroom worm farm brought composting, soil health, and sustainability to life for students who started the year thinking food waste was just trash. By the end, they were checking on their worms daily, journaling observations, and making connections between healthy soil and the crops Kansas farmers depend on.
One student summed up the moment food scraps visibly started breaking down with a single reaction: "Woooahh."
That is ag literacy doing its job.
(The fruit fly situation that eventually took over the classroom and the hallway was also, arguably, a learning experience.)
Applications for the next mini-grant cycle are now open. Learn more about Skye and apply here: https://ksagclassroom.org/teacher-center/grants-and-scholarships/featured-educators/skye-kerr/
Sponsored by the Kansas Department of Agriculture .

Happy six-year work anniversary to Nancy Zenger-Beneda! Six years of leadership, relationship building, and unwavering dedication to connecting classrooms to Kansas agriculture. Under Nancy's direction, KFAC has grown in reach, resources, and impact, touching educators and students in every corner of the state. We are so grateful for everything she brings to this organization every single day. Here is to many more years ahead!

Another great grant opportunity for Kansas educators! The Christina Sue Lilja Resource Grant, made possible by the CSL Foundation, provides funds for educators to purchase ag literacy resources from the Ag Foundation store. Applications for 2026 are open now. This grant carries on the legacy of the late AFBFA director Christy Lilja, who dedicated her career to educating K-12 teachers and students about agriculture. Learn more and apply at agfoundation.org/grants-awards/christina-sue-lilja-resource-grants