National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes
Benchmarks related to agricultural literacy and academic achievement.
The National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes (NALOs) are a framework designed to improve agricultural literacy among K-12 students in the United States. They provide a set of benchmarks that outline the knowledge, skills, and attitudes students should possess to understand and engage with agriculture effectively. The outcomes are intended to help educators integrate agricultural concepts into their curriculum and foster a better understanding of agriculture's role in society. The NALOs are categorized into five themes:
- Agriculture and the Environment
- Plants and Animals for Food, Fiber & Energy
- Food, Health, and Lifestyle
- Science, Technology, Engineering & Math
- Culture, Society, Economy & Geography
The NALOs are linked to instructional resources found in the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix and the K-12 student assessments.