Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom

The countdown to the 2026 National Ag in the Classroom Conference continues!

Join us in spotlighting presenter Teresa Brunnemer as she takes her session, “Cultivating Curiosity: Explore Easy Ways to Incorporate Specialty Crops Into Your Classroom,” to Providence, Rhode Island, this June!

We can't wait to see Teresa represent Oklahoma and plant seeds of curiosity in educators from across the nation as she shares innovative ways to bring specialty crops and agricultural literacy into the classroom!

The countdown to the 2026 National Ag in the Classroom Conference continues!

Join us in spotlighting presenters Jackie McGolden and Lisa Burnell as they take their session, “Fry Bread and Triple Berry Jam: A Cultural Cooking Experience,” to Providence, Rhode Island, this June!

We can't wait to see them represent Oklahoma and share a unique learning experience that celebrates culture, agriculture, and the connections food creates in the classroom!

And that’s a wrap on the Ag in the Classroom Road Trip! 🚍🌾 Day 3 took us behind the scenes of the incredible infrastructure and processing that keep agriculture moving forward.

We started our morning at Oklahoma Steel and Wire, watching the fascinating process of how they create steel, before heading over to OK Brand to see exactly how those essential wire products are manufactured. After a fantastic lunch sponsored by Oklahoma Steel and Wire, we wrapped up our final stop at Whiskey Creek Processing for an eye-opening deep dive into the process of harvesting animals for our tables.

Our educators are heading home with full hearts, full minds, and endless inspiration for their classrooms. Thank you to all our incredible hosts, sponsors, and teachers who made this week unforgettable!

Road Trip Day 2 is officially in the books, and it was packed with everything from blooms to businesses! 🌸🚜

We kicked off the morning at Dogwood Blooms, diving into the world of horticulture, beautiful flowers, and pumpkins. Next, we traveled to Buck Cattle Co. to learn all about the ins and outs of the show cattle industry. A stop at Savage Equipment gave us a fascinating look at pecan harvesting (and a delicious pecan snack!), followed by a beautiful tour and tasting at Bois D'Arc Vineyard. We wrapped up an amazing day at Ole Red, enjoying great company and live music from Dax Beason! 🎶

Our teachers are gathering so many incredible, real-world stories to inspire their students. We can't wait for our final day of exploring Oklahoma agriculture!🌾

The countdown to the 2026 National Ag in the Classroom Conference continues!

Join us in spotlighting our very own Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom team, Emily Ague, Melody Blosser, and Annie Davis, as they take their third session, “Oklahoma 2027 Preview!”, to Providence, Rhode Island, this June!

Consider this your sneak peek alert! These ladies will be pulling back the curtain on exciting news and giving conference attendees an exclusive first look at what's coming next for Oklahoma! We can't wait for them to share the big reveal on the national stage!

We have a FREE public PLT workshop happening in Durant this month!

June 30th from 1-4 PM at the Choctaw Cultural Center! Learn about outdoor education techniques and leave with a free activity guide to use with your students!

Sign up for this and other workshops at ag.ok.gov/calendar

🍅 From seed to lunch plate! 🥬

A huge shoutout to Little Sprouts Learning Garden, our 2025 Best Harvest Garden winner! This incredible program features over 35 raised beds where kids get to harvest, wash, and eat fresh veggies with their lunches daily!

👉 Ready to get your students excited about fresh food? Show us what your school is growing! Apply for the 2026 contest before the June 15th, 2026 deadline.

💻 Apply here: https://okfarmtoschool.com/oklahoma-farm-to-school-garden-of-the-year-contest-2026/

🚍🌾 Road Trip Day 1 is in the books!

Today, our teachers got a firsthand look at Oklahoma agriculture from pastures to peaches! We kicked off the day with Southwest/Southland Dairy Farmers, then hit the road to learn about cattle production at Halverson Ranch. After lunch provided by Farm Credit, we toured Peach Tree Farms Orchard & Fruit Stand, explored the legacy and genetics behind Linz Heritage Angus, and wrapped up the evening with pizza and a deep dive into the many resources available through Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom.

This road trip is all about connecting educators with real-world agricultural experiences they can take back to their classrooms.

We can't wait to see what Day 2 has in store! 🌱📚🐄

Thank you Garvin County Extension for a well air conditioned welcoming space, Oklahoma Ag Credit for providing lunch and hospitality, and Oklahoma Farm to School for sharing your resources and activities.