Ag in the Classroom

The purpose of Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom is to help familiarize Oklahoma school children with Oklahoma's number one industry--the food and fiber industry. Specially developed education modules about Oklahoma agriculture are available to Oklahoma teachers for students of all ages.

Oklahoma Farm Bureau is an integral part of the coalition supporting Agriculture in the Classroom. Many OFB members were instrumental in developing the material that integrates agriculture into the normal curriculum.

Oklahoma Farm Bureau was influential in acquiring and supporting funding for the program from the state legislature.

Farm Bureau leaders are involved in Ag in the Classroom on a local basis by providing tours of farms and agricultural facilities. Farm tours have been a popular activity in urban areas, where students typically know less about agriculture than students in rural areas.

Farm Bureau Women's Committees, Young Farmers & Ranchers and Collegiate Farm Bureau support the Ag in the Classroom program through county projects such as farm tours, the Farm Bureau developed agriculture coloring books, training sessions, tree plantings, pizza parties, and much more.

http://www.agclassroom.org/ok