2020 Ag Science Grant Winners

Even in the midst of school shutdowns and remote or hybrid learning, seven local teachers used Ag Science Grants to fuel learning about food & farming! Check out our 2020 recipients below.

Desktop Greenhouse kits for students to learn about plant growth.

Supplies for pre-K students to learn about different types of flour & make play-doh.

Food Evolution DVD for students to learn about biotechnology.

Hydroponic gardening system for 3rd-5th grade students.

Books & hands-on learning kits for Kindergarten students to learn about farm animals.

Seeds & supplies for Culinary Arts classes to grow fruits, herbs & vegetables to be used in class.

Supplies for students to learn about seed germination & container gardens.

Illinois Family Reading Night – Nov. 19

Check out these activities & snack recipes for a fun Family Reading Night! Find links to books you can read online or watch as a read-a-loud plus kid-friendly snack recipes & activities.

Ethanol: From Field to Fuel

Did you know there’s corn in your car’s gas tank? Almost all of the gasoline sold in the U.S. contains ethanol – a biofuel made most often from corn. Check out these learning activities to learn more about ethanol!

Ethanol Ag in a Bag

McLean County (IL) teachers can request FREE ag mags and activity kits for their classroom: Click here

Online Reading Materials

Ag-tivities

Books to Read – set up a FREE account on openlibrary.org to read these online books for FREE!

Ethanol Videos

Plants: Let’s Get Growing!

Let’s get growing & learn all about plants!

Plant Reading Materials

Plant Ag-tivities

Pork

Learn about pigs & pork with these exciting activities!

McLean County (IL) teachers can request FREE Beef ag mags and activity kits for their classroom: Click here

Online Reading Materials & Ag-tivities

Pig Farm Videos

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