From studying soil to exploring animals – the possibilities are almost endless! Apply for an Ag Science Grant from McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation to add hands-on learning to your classroom. Pick one of the recommended kits or submit your own idea! Check out the kit list! Application deadline is Feb. 15, 2023. Apply Now.
Join us May 30 - June 2 for for days of field trips, hands-on activities & FREE STEM resources for your classroom at our 2023 Summer Ag in the Classroom Workshop! Cost is $50/teacher & includes snacks, some lunches & 30 PDCHs. 2 Graduate Credit hours available through University of St. Francis (optional/additional $200 fee) Course #REAL 694 Agriscience Educator
Explore McLean County’s agricultural roots with a morning bus tour lead by local ag historian, Don Meyer, Sat., June 24. Teachers can earn 4 PDCHs courtesy of University of Illinois Extension Livingston-McLean-Woodford Unit. Tour participants should meet at the McLean County Farm Bureau building at 8 a.m. and the trip will conclude at about 12:30 p.m. The cost for McLean
Check out 2 grant opportunities available through University of Illinois Extension McLean County: John Maitland Agriculture Awareness Grant - Up to $1,000 for agriculture-related lesson resources & materials - Get details & apply George E. Holder Agriculture Awareness Grant - UP to $1,000 for garden related school projects - Get details & apply Deadline for both applications is Oct. 15,
IL Ag in the Classroom Book grants are for up to $250 to purchase select titles for your classroom: Get details IL Ag in the Classroom Project grants are for up to $300 to implement ag-related lessons in your classroom. Get details
