New Jersey Agriculture in the Classroom

03/29/2026

Register today for the 2026 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference, "Illuminating Agriculture"!

Join us in Providence, Rhode Island, June 22-25, 2026, for the premier professional development event for pre-K through 12th grade teachers, volunteers, and professionals in agricultural literacy.

Conference registration includes teacher professional development workshops, delicious meals, a traveling workshop experience into Rhode Island's and Massachusetts's agriculture industry, networking and resource sharing with fellow educators and industry experts in agriculture and education, optional tours, and more!

Register today at https://agclassroom.org/conference/.

03/29/2026

Win $100 of Ag resources! Apply today!

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

02/02/2026

Hey NJ Teachers! Applications are being accepted for the Teacher of the Year!

Winner gets an all-expenses paid trip to the National Agriculture in the Classroom convention in Rhode Island. Apply today!
https://newjersey.agclassroom.org/grants-and-awards/award/

01/28/2026

"Farm Hands or Robot Arms?" is a free lesson plan on the Curriculum Matrix, for grades 9-12.

Explore how fruits and vegetables are harvested—either by hand or machine—and examine the economic factors that influence farming decisions. Students will evaluate whether implementing robots or labor-saving technology makes financial sense by analyzing costs, labor expenses, and potential return on investment.

Follow the link to access the lesson plan: https://agclassroom.org/matrix/lessons/953/

01/28/2026

Seeking part-time ag literacy educator to bring your love of Ag across NJ.

Come on board and work with New Jersey Agriculture in the Classroom to inspire the next generation to understand where their food, fiber and fuel Come from.

Send email to [email protected]

01/15/2026

https://www.agfoundation.org/grants-awards/2026-nationwide-educator-resource-grants?fbclid=IwdGRjcAPV_69jbGNrA9X_o2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHg24Lw-k0vuF4coTZLvg_gHWazEAvAQhbvn4Tw0RqRmD1ymm99vBXqCipX-l_aem_op9s0UYHMURYPzyTvDHL9g

Thanks to the generosity of Nationwide Insurance, we will be able to offer 430 grants. If more than 430 educators apply, winners will be chosen by random selection.

01/04/2026

Happy New Year! Don’t forget to check your email for our January Newsletter! Send us a message if you’d like to join our mailing list. 🌱

So many great things going on and activities for your classroom, it’s a must read!

12/02/2025

December 15 is the deadline for National Conference scholarship entries from NAITCO. Winner receives registration and 3-nights hotel stay. Travel to Rhode Island is the only expense!

Pictured here are Emily Kuperus, White-Reinhardt Scholarship Winner, 2nd from left and Colleen Ewing, center, Teacher of the Year, with Jersey Fresh Shirt on, in UTAH 2024.

12/01/2025

LOOK!!! You can win this trip to the National Agriculture in the Classroom conference. It's in Rhode Island in June: you can drive there!!

https://agclassroom.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=3eb5c3438bda7a046589d9c6c&id=084eed3c7d&e=59762b0f47

11/18/2025

It's time to start farming with Farmers 2050! 🎉🌱

​The National FFA Organization Global Event Contest kicks off today. Head to the farm and get to work in order to be in with a chance to win $1000 cash prizes! ​

​See full contest rules at https://www.farmers2050.com/ffa-global-event-contest/

11/18/2025

Scholarships are available for PreK-12th grade teachers to attend the National Agriculture in the Classroom conference, "Illuminating Agriculture" taking place June 22-25, 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island.

The scholarship covers one conference registration and up to three nights of lodging.

Thanks to CHS Inc and Nutrien for making this opportunity possible.

Apply today at: https://agclassroom.org/grants-and-scholarships/conference-scholarships/