Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation

Do you want to hear from real life farmers in your classroom? 📺

Watch IALF's FarmChats highlighting various aspects of agriculture. Learn from professionals who make daily connections to food, fuel, fiber, and the world around them through their agriculture careers right here in Iowa. Find these FarmChats and more resources on the IALF Website.

https://www.iowaagliteracy.org/Tools-Resources/Other/FarmChat

Did you know Iowa farmers grow more than corn and soybeans? 🍎🥕🍅

IALF fruit and vegetable lesson plans help students explore the diversity of Iowa agriculture through fun, educational activities. Learn, grow, and discover these lesson plans at https://www.iowaagliteracy.org/lesson-plans/iowa-lesson-plans🌱

How tall are the corn fields around you?

🌽Under good growing conditions in Iowa, corn plants are commonly about eight feet tall by midsummer.

🌱Grow the Future with Journey 2050! 🚜

What will the world look like in 2050, and how will agriculture feed nearly 10 billion people? 🌎

Join us on an interactive adventure where students explore global food sustainability, make real-world decisions, and discover how innovation and stewardship shape our future.

💻 Perfect for classrooms and curious minds!

🔗 Learn more and start your journey today:https://www.journey2050.com/

More than 90% of Iowa land is used for agriculture or rural land use.
Iowa is one of the most intensively farmed states in the U.S., with agriculture shaping much of its landscape and economy.

🌱 Soybeans are more than a crop, they’re a classroom connection!

Explore engaging, standards-based lesson plans that help students discover how soybeans are grown in Iowa and how they’re used in food, fuel, and everyday products.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day with a taste of Iowa Agriculture! 🍦🐄

From dairy farmers caring for their cows to Iowa corn and soybean farmers helping provide feed, agriculture plays an important role in every scoop.

This National Ice Cream Day, celebrate by making ice cream in a bag! It's a fun, hands-on way to explore how farmers help produce the ingredients we enjoy every day. Shake, learn, and enjoy a homemade treat while connecting food and farming together.

https://www.iowaagliteracy.org/Article/We-All-Scream-for-Ice-Cream

Did you know? ⛽

A large portion of Iowa-grown corn is used to produce ethanol, a renewable fuel that supports energy production and rural economies across the state. 🛻 🌽

Looking to incorporate agriculture into your classroom? 🐄📖🌽

We have limited spots available for our Summer Workshop professional Development in Fairfield! Register today for FREE to explore agriculture and resources at https://aealearningonline.escworks.com/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=56377

📍Fairfield, Iowa

📅 July 28-29, 2026

⏰ 8:00a.m.-4:30 p.m.

🚜 During this immersive, two-day professional development workshop, educators will step beyond the classroom and explore Iowa agriculture firsthand through farm and agribusiness visits, hands-on activities, and conversations with industry professionals.

Participants will leave with new ideas, classroom-ready resources, and real-world connections they can bring directly into their teaching. 📚 🌱

☀️ There is only ONE WEEK left to register for Agriculture is Everywhere!

🔗 Spots are limited — register today at https://aealearningonline.escworks.com/catalog/session.aspx?session_id=56436

📍Neola, Iowa

📅 August 4-5, 2026

⏰ 8:00a.m.-4:30 p.m.

🚜 During this immersive, two-day professional development workshop, educators will step beyond the classroom and explore Iowa agriculture firsthand through farm and agribusiness visits, hands-on activities, and conversations with industry professionals.

Participants will leave with new ideas, classroom-ready resources, and real-world connections they can bring directly into their teaching. 📚 🌱

Professional Development Through partnership with the AEA, licensure renewal ($35) and graduate credit ($130) is available through select Iowa universities.