Companion Resources

A school garden is a powerful education tool to teach about many subjects including science, math, language arts, engineering, technology, and even stewardship. With any type of garden, indoors or outdoors, students have an opportunity to engage in agricultural practices on a small scale, learning about the web of interactions among the living and nonliving players that sustain life. The Indoor Gardening Curriculum is a compilation of lessons specifically focused on building and running simple hydroponic and aquaponic systems in the classroom, as well as growing in soil on vertical shelving. Each lesson has been designed to give teachers practical low-cost options to growing in their classrooms.

This three-page informational sheet describes the processes of how aquaculture food products are grown and harvested, how they get from the farm to the store, and nutrition facts. Words and graphics are used to portray this information for catfish, clams, crawfish, oysters, saltwater shrimp, and trout. Print your own or order a set of 30" x 8" printed charts from agclassroomstore.com.

Agricultural career options encompass a diverse range of opportunities, from hands-on farming and ranching to cutting-edge research in biotechnology and sustainability. You can explore roles in agronomy, animal science, agricultural engineering, food science, agribusiness management, environmental conservation, precision agriculture, and more. This kit includes a poster, career information cards highlighting 48 careers, and 100 Discover Agriculture stickers. Order this kit online from agclassroomstore.com.

Fish are unusual farm animals and they're also one of the most interesting. Young readers with an interest in animals will delight in this book, which explores the fascinating world of raising fish on the farm. Paired with colorful images, the age-appropriate text teaches readers all about fish, how to care for them, and the role they play on a farm.

Do you know where each of these Turkey Day staples are grown? Navigate through eight maps illustrating the geography of where cranberries, turkeys, sweet potatoes, potatoes, green beans, brussels sprouts, pumpkins, and pecans are grown.

Spend a day with Carl the Channel Catfish as he gives a rhyming tour of his daily life on a fish farm in South Georgia. This educational book contains real-life environmental photos as well as illustrations of Carl, our narrator. Children will learn what aquaculture is, what kinds of organisms can be farmed in aquaculture, how fish are farmed, and what equipment is used.

The 2024 Food and Farm Facts eLearning Module accompanies the latest version of the the Food and Farm Facts booklet. The module includes infographics, real-world examples, and engaging multimedia to help students better understand where their food comes from and the work involved in feeding the nation, with a focus on agricultural literacy and critical thinking.

Are you ready to jump into a career in agriculture? Step into the world of agriculture careers with this online game as you try on the clothes, pick up the tools, and visit the places where the men and women of American agriculture work.

This six-page informational sheet describes the process of how vegetables are grown and harvested, how they get from the farm to the store, and nutrition facts. Words and graphics are used to portray this information for asparagus, beets, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, celery, lettuce, onions, potatoes, and radishes. Print your own or order a set of 30" x 8" printed charts from agclassroomstore.com.

Apples for Cider is a delightful picture book that takes young readers on a charming adventure through an apple orchard. The story follows a little girl and her grandmother as they set out to pick apples for making cider. As they wander through the orchard, filling their baskets with ripe, juicy apples, they become separated and encounter other whimsical characters along the way. Will they find each other again and gather enough apples for their cider-making plans? A Parent/Teacher Guide is available to accompany the book.

This classroom-ready kit provides the materials for students to explore the environmental impact of raising livestock in our food system. They will examine various perspectives and discover how livestock connects to traditions, cultures, nutrition, geography, and technologies with the ultimate goal of reducing environmental impact on the Earth.

Discover the hidden environmental costs behind the food we eat! This 18"x24" folded poster highlights key factors in the ecological footprint of food production, from farm-to-table. Perfect for engaging students in discussions about sustainability. Use this poster to spark meaningful conversations on how food choices impact the planet!