Whiteside County Agriculture in the Classroom

08/26/2026

Get ready for another Smash hit!
Join Kevin on Thursday, September 10, as he chats with author Michelle Schaub about her newest book, Pumpkin Smash! We can’t wait to hear all about this festive new story and the inspiration behind it!
🎙️ Register now and join us for the conversation: https://ilfb-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_j1r7X0tXQcO8d0MJXtnB6A

08/25/2026

🌱GIVEAWAY TIME🎉

Have you seen our updated resources!? "Facts for Little Readers" have been updated to "Junior Readers." Still targeted at Kindergarten-1st grade students we have a whole suite from Apples to Wheat. This includes SIX NEW titles 4-H, Cotton, Seasons, Sweet Corn, Transportation, and Urban Ag!"

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You just might take home a classroom set of Soil, Farmers Markets, Seasons and Field Corn as well as "It's Corn Picking Time," "Dirt's Journey," and "Seasons on the Farm."

This giveaway will close on Friday, August 28th at 3:00PM.

Full suite of Jr. Readers: https://www.agintheclassroom.org/teacher-resources/ag-mags-and-readers/all-jr-readers/
New Jr. Readers:

08/18/2026

08/13/2026

08/13/2026

Bring Dairy to Your Classroom!

Teachers, as you get ready for a new school year, don't forget to check out these moo-velous dairy education opportunities!

🐮 Adopt a Cow with Discover Dairy
https://www.discoverdairy.com/adopt-a-cow/

🐄 Adopt-A-Calf with STLDairyCouncil
https://stldairycouncil.org/dairy-education-programs-st-louis/adopt-a-calf/

🍦 Awesome Agriculture: Dairy with Illinois Ag in the Classroom
https://www.agintheclassroom.org/awesome-agriculture/dairy/
Pair your Adopt-A-Cow or Adopt-A-Calf experience with our dairy lesson and activities to help students learn about dairy farming, milk and the many ways dairy connects to agriculture.

07/20/2026

Teachers - here’s a great opportunity for classroom resources! This webinar makes applying for the grant even easier!

Don't forget to sign up for our Get-A-Grant Workshop! At the end of this one-hour virtual workshop, you should be able to submit your Book and/or Project Grant!

Sign up here: https://iaitc.co/getagrant

07/20/2026

Join our team! Work with kids and teach about agriculture - it’s a perfect combination!

HIRING FOR FALL 2026!

We are hiring a temporary, part-time AITC Educator. Direct any questions to Matt Lillpop at [email protected] or call/text (815) 441-8572.

APPLICATION DEADLINE IS AUGUST 7, 2026.

07/18/2026

Teachers! Here's a chance to learn more about the Illinois Ag In The Classroom grants. They offer both book and project grants!
Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom

Don't forget to sign up for our Get-A-Grant Workshop! At the end of this one-hour virtual workshop, you should be able to submit your Book and/or Project Grant!

Sign up here: https://iaitc.co/getagrant

07/01/2026

Whiteside County teachers -- are you looking for a great meal (all fresh from local farms), a great night out and a way to support Whiteside County Ag in the Classroom? Then, don't miss the Whiteside County Farm Bureau Foundation's "Farm to Table" dinner. I hope to see you there!

05/14/2026

Yes, teachers, you will get to drive a tractor! Plus, learn how auto-steer and self-driving tractors are examples of technology on farms today. Join us for our 2026 Summer Ag Institute to learn about all things technology on the farm.