Why is it important to teach about agriculture? We eat it, live it, breathe it and are a part of it. Some students will choose agriculture as their life's work.
Agriculture is the very basis of civilization—the food we eat, the clothing we wear, the material of our homes and many of our traditions and values…all coming from agriculture and collectively setting the pace for a nation's standard of living. As generations of Americans become more distant from their agrarian origins, fewer and fewer people understand agriculture's importance to society. Yet, i
Operating as usual
01/06/2023
: California and snow go hand-in-hand ❄️
The town of Truckee in the Sierra Nevada mountain range often ranks as the snowiest city in the United States! How does Sierra snow impact CA agricultural water supplies? Find out with our resources: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
📸: Current conditions, Tahoe City
01/04/2023
✨New Year...New What's Growin' On?✨
Are you thinking about the weather today? We are! Introducing 💦Weather Wise ⛅️ the newest edition of our What's Growin' On? Newspaper! Find out how weather impacts agriculture in the Golden State. ⬇️ Order or download your FREE classroom sets here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
California Grown
California Weather with Rob Carlmark: More than sunshine
Who are this year's Imagine this… State Winning authors? 🏆 Names have been posted on our blog: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
Got 90 seconds? It's been quite a year.
See how Ag in the Classroom spent 2022 ⬇ You may see some familiar faces!
12/25/2022
Happy Holidays from Ag in the Classroom! ⭐️ Thank you for your continued support and for helping increase awareness and understanding of California agriculture! Sending you the best wishes this holiday season. 🎁
12/23/2022
🎄Did you know Christmas trees are grown in all 50 states, including Alaska and Hawaii?🎄Read about the Golden State’s supply of Christmas trees this year and check out other tree-related trivia here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
📸 Ag Alert
12/21/2022
Grant Alert ⬇️
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will award up to $12 million in grants to entities through the Farm to School Grant Program for the fiscal year 2023. 💥Grant deadline January 6th.💥
Get more information here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
12/16/2022
We've got news! 🗞️ Get the scoop below.
Tulare County schools beautify school gardens, raise chickens in space - The Sun-Gazette Newspaper Teachers Amy Dennis and Kim Needham from Elbow Creek Elementary School and Julie Cates from Linwood Elementary School receive ag literacy grant to promote outdoor learning and activities TULARE COUNTY – Two teachers have committed to renovating an old school garden with their students, while anoth...
December's Taste and Teach Commodity is Citrus!🍋 The navel orange got its name because the button end resembles a belly button! 🍊 Check out the video below for a fun activity you can do with your class this month. Visit our blog for additional resources on Citrus: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
Raley's Stater Bros. Markets
12/12/2022
Agriculture…á la carte…Your Weekly Ag Update!
A Poinsettia for every palate? You bet! It’s National Poinsettia Day and with over 100 different varieties of Poinsettias available, there’s a lot to learn.
Read up on this California Grown holiday favorite here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
12/09/2022
It's National Christmas Card Day!
The practice of sending holiday hellos 📫 started in the 1840s!
Find out more and make your own recycled paper (the start of any Christmas card) with our Ag-Bite activity here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
12/09/2022
"Find your people! Network with other teachers and community members who share your passion. Resources abound in your community!"
🏆 Great advice from our December Teacher Feature 🏆
Read her story and find out how to become or nominate a Teacher Feature in 2023 here:
https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
12/05/2022
Congratulations to our 2022 Literacy for Life Outstanding Educator recipient, Carrie Robertson! She received her award at 104th Annual Meeting in Monterey this morning. 🌟📚✏️
12/01/2022
Drum roll please...
The 2022-2023 Imagine this...Story Writing Contest Regional Winners have been selected!
See the list here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
11/30/2022
Resource Alert💥Robots, drones, and lasers...oh my!
Western Growers has produced a new series of one-minute videos highlighting the newest technology in agriculture.
Check them out here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
11/29/2022
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11/24/2022
Happy Thanksgiving!🦃🍂 Today and everyday, we are thankful for farmers and ranchers, food on our tables, and educators like you that shape the minds of our future!
11/21/2022
Agriculture...á la carte...Your Weekly Ag Update! 🦃🍽️🥧
No Thanksgiving would be complete without the traditional meal. Take a look at American Farm Bureau Federation 37th annual survey on the average cost of a family's Thanksgiving dinner! The results might shock you! Read full article here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
11/20/2022
Thanksgiving dinner in a glove? You read that right.
We had a great afternoon at SMUD Museum of Science and Curiosity, showing visitors how vegetables used in Turkey Day dinner can get their start. We'll be back next week, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday 12-3 PM🪴Come plant your own seeds in a glove!
11/18/2022
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President's have been pardoning turkeys for how long?!
1947 was the beginning of the White House turkey pardon from the poultry industry, making this year the 75th anniversary!
Read more on the history of the Presidential Turkey Pardon in our blog here! https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
November's Taste and Teach commodity is grapes!🍇 California produces 99% of the nation's commercially grown table grapes. Watch the video to learn more facts on grapes and see a fun activity you can incorporate in your classroom!
Click here for additional resources: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
Raley's Stater Bros. Markets
11/11/2022
November is National Pepper Month! You may or may not know that peppers are actually fruits! They are produced from a flowering plant and contain seeds—most people think of them as vegetables. 🫑🌶️
Check out some of our peppers resources here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
11/09/2022
Art and agriculture?🎨You bet!
"As a teacher who grew up in California, I believe that agriculture is an important topic to teach in the classroom!"
⬇️Read more about our November Teacher Feature here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
11/08/2022
Agriculture...á la carte…your weekly ag update!
California is growing more cotton! Growers planted over 131,000 acres of cotton this year, a 17% jump from the year before. Find out more here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
Photo Credit: California Farm Bureau Federation
11/03/2022
Grant Alert‼️
The California Fertilizer Foundation Garden Grant deadline has been extended to November 4th! Looking for ways to enhance your school garden or start a new garden program? This is it! 🌱
Click on the link to our blog for more information and to apply https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
11/01/2022
New and improved agriculture projects await…Congratulations to the 2022 Literacy for Life Grant recipients! ⭐
Read more here! https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/2022/11/01/2022-literacy-for-life-grant-recipients/
Did you know, 25% of apple's volume is air. That's why they float in water! 🍎🍏 Learn more fun facts about apples and try this apple experiment with your class by watching our October Taste and Teach Video! Resources are linked in our blog (see blog link in comments section)
Stater Bros. Charities Raley's California Apple Commission California Grown
10/26/2022
you say? From field to front porch, we've got you covered! 🎃 Pumpkins are grown in nearly every county in California, check out our FREE pumpkin resources here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
10/25/2022
Pssst...you've got a week!
Imagine this... Story Writing Contest submissions are due November 1!
Submit your story here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
10/21/2022
Did you know a 3-oz serving of cooked beef provides 10 essential nutrients that the body needs? We're talking beef and other California commodities at the California School Nutrition Conference. If you are here, stop by, if you aren't, our FREE resources are always available online.
Find out more: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
California School Nutrition Association
California Beef Council
10/20/2022
"In the middle of Silicon Valley, where we live, we don't see farming on a day-to-day basis. It's so neat for students to learn and take pride in how California is one of the top agricultural producers in the world!"
📚Read more about our October Teacher Feature here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
10/18/2022
Good news, Grade 3-8 writers! 🖊
2-weeks left to get us your stories!
Submit your story for our Imagine this...Story Writing Contest
ONLINE or via mail by November 1!🏆 Winning students become published authors, receive an all-expense paid trip to the state capitol (their parents and teacher get to come too) ...and so much more!
Apply here: https://learnaboutag.org/programs/contest/
10/17/2022
Calling all spinach lovers...October is National Spinach Lover's Month! 💚🌿
Spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, which is important for strengthening the bone mass. It also contains Vitamin B6 and folates! Are you a spinach lover? Click the link for a spinach enchilada recipe and other fun resources! https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
10/12/2022
🥗Did you eat today? Silly question, but serious subject.
October is California Farmer and Farmworker Month. We honor those who feed, fuel, and fortify us. California is the leading agricultural state in the nation with 69,000 farms producing more than 400 commodities on 24.3 million acres of active farmland.
Find out more here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
California Grown
10/11/2022
Food is fuel for kids learning in school!
Happy National School Lunch Week! 🥪🎒📚
Studies show that children participating in school meals are less likely to have nutrient inadequacies and are more likely to consume fruits, vegetables, and milk at breakfast and lunch!
Check out some of our fun resources here! https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
10/10/2022
Agriculture...á la carte...Your Weekly Ag Update!
Every drop counts! 💧
Measuring water use from the sky! A new, NASA technology made to effectively control water use! Find out more about how drones and satellites are being used to track water use and download our FREE Agriculture Water Fact and Activity Sheet. Resource here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
10/07/2022
: October is National Apple Month! 🍎🍏
Any guesses on how many apple varieties are grown in the U.S.?
Or which California counties produce the most apples?
Find out and get our FREE apple resources here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
10/05/2022
Raise your hand if you are ready to be a published author!📗
The Imagine this...Story Writing Contest is OPEN and accepting ONLINE submissions.
All students in grades 3-8 are encouraged to write a story (fiction or nonfiction) incorporating CA agriculture and apply.
⏰Deadline is November 1⏰
Get information & submit stories here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
Tulare County 4-H
Siskiyou County 4-H
California Department of Food and Agriculture
10/05/2022
It was great connecting with educators at the San Diego County Teacher Resource Fair/Food and Flower Happy Hour! To make your own Garden in a Glove check out our Ag-Bite on our website! (Link in bio) 🌱🌻📚
10/01/2022
Friday fun at the Yuba-Sutter Farm Day!
Where does this watch come from?🤔⌚️
Hint: Everything originates from a farm or a natural resource!
See how much fun these students had while determining where the products we rely on every day come from. Download the Source Search activity here: https://learnaboutagathome.wordpress.com/
Yuba-Sutter Farm Bureau
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