Ag Literacy Program

The Louisiana AITC Ag Literacy Program seeks to cultivate agricultural literacy by sharing the story of agriculture with elementary students across the state. Ag Literacy supports Louisiana Ag in the Classroom’s mission to educate and increase understanding of agriculture and instill an appreciation for our renewable food, fiber and fuel systems.

The 2026 Louisiana Ag Literacy Program has ended; however, information about the 2027 Louisiana Ag Literacy Program will be available in December.

“The Soil in Jackie’s Garden”

Registration for the 2026 Louisiana Ag Literacy Program is now closed; however, you can still share this year’s story with your classroom along with these corresponding lesson plans.

Discover the wonders of gardening, soil secrets, and the magic of composting in the 2026 Louisiana Ag Literacy Program story “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden,” written by Peggy Thomas and illustrated by Neely Daggett. Jackie and her garden friends embrace the joys of planting a garden, nurturing and harvesting their own food, and recycling scraps to compost, ensuring that the magical cycle of growth and sustainability continues anew.

Science facts about soil, plants, pollinators, decomposers, and more are included on every spread. “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden” is a fantastic book to engage young readers in becoming environmental stewards, learning how to care for a garden, understanding a plant life cycle, discovering the power of pollinators and exploring the importance of composting.

Check back in December to sign up for a new, free Ag Literacy classroom kit to share with your students between January and May.