Do you know where your food comes from? Most of it starts on an American farm! The U.S. is the world’s top food exporter.
National Ag Day is March 19, 2024
National Ag Day celebrates all things agriculture & the people who grow food, feed, fuel & fiber. Visit agday.org to learn more.
Reading Materials
Learning Ag-tivities:
Agriculture is all around us – providing food to eat, clothes to wear and so much more! McLean County (IL) teachers can request Ag is Essential activity kits for their classroom: Click here
Reading Materials
Learning Ag-tivities:
Books to Read – set up a FREE account on openlibrary.org to read these online books for FREE! Or contact us to check out hard copies of these or similar books.
Farming Videos
Farmers love their nutrients and don’t want them to leave the farm! Check out this video to see how farmers work to keep them for the crop.
Connecting kids to the farm and helping them understand where food comes from is a major part of the Ag in the Classroom program. Find out about all the activities plus grant opportunities for teachers in this Farm Fresh Podcast featuring Bridget Caldwell, McLean County Ag in the Classroom Coordinator.
For 6-12 grade teachers interested in applying for an Ag Science Grant from McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation, click here.
Listen every week for the Farm to Table segment on WJBC Radio Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m.
Growing up on a family farm and getting involved at a young age inspired a passion for agriculture for McLean County farmer Justin Maitland.
Check out the challenges and opportunities he sees on the horizon as he looks to continue the tradition of farming for his family.
Click below to listen to the segment and be sure to check out the Farm to Table segment every Wednesday at 12:45 p.m. on WJBC radio.
