From the Ground Up

Plant an appreciation for agriculture in the next generation, and sow seeds of curiosity and understanding of our food, fiber and fuel systems among your students—from the ground up! With more than 500 lesson plans and 700 companion resources, getting started with Ag in the Classroom can feel overwhelming. From the Ground Up is a monthly guide that makes incorporating agriculture into your classroom easier.

Integrating agriculture topics into your classroom can be as simple as sharing monthly bellringers, introducing Farm Fact Fridays or completing one of the suggested lessons or activities. Keep it as simple or as in-depth as you’d like.

Each month, two commodities are highlighted with supporting lesson plans and resources for grade bands. A lagniappe section is also included for that little something extra—additional resources, suggested books to read, virtual tours, and National Agriculture related months, weeks or days to celebrate.

Let this guide be your starting point for a deeper exploration of the many resources available from Louisiana Ag in the Classroom. Dig into one commodity or pick several. Begin harvesting ideas today!