Ag Education

Begin your virtual farming experience with My American Farm

Move over Farmville, another series of farm-themed online games is virtually growing crops, raising animals and driving tractors. My American Farm is a set of fifteen educational games offered by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Players learn where food comes from and how products get from the farm to their dinner plate, all while having fun. Kids can design tractors, learn about agricultural careers and understand the historical origins of common plants and animals. Games can be selected by grade level, curriculum content area, and playing time.

In addition, educator resources are available for teachers to partner the games with more lengthy lessons. The site also offers family activities and suggests children’s books to accompany the games.

My American Farm is made possible by sponsors: Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, John Deere and America’s Heartland.

Visit http://www.myamericanfarm.org to play!

"How Did That Get In My Lunchbox?" named Accurate Agriculture Book of the Year

The American Farm Bureau Foundation has chosen "How Did That Get In My Lunchbox?" as its 2012 book of the year. Written by Chris Butterworth and illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti, the colorful book takes young readers on a journey through their lunchbox. The book explains where each food item came from before the grocery store and how the foods are grown and processed.

Each year the Foundation selects a Book of the Year in an effort to add to their collection of suggested "accurate ag books," and directs teachers and parents to these titles. These books illustrate farmers' care for the land and their animals, influence positive public perceptions about agriculture and encourage readers to learn more about agriculture.

The Foundation also creates an educator's guide to accompany each book of the year. Look for "How Did That Get In My Lunchbox?" at a bookstore or library near you or visit the following website for this and other accurate ag books: http://www.agfoundation.org/index.php?action=orders

Prepare early for summer events

Is this unseasonable summer-like weather causing you to day dream of livestock shows, blue ribbons and cotton candy? County fair season is quickly approaching! The Promotion and Education department wants to help your summer event displays be the best they can be.

As you’re planning for these summer events, look through our Resource Material list under the “Teacher” tab at left for more information about displays, handouts and give-a-way items that can be ordered or borrowed. Farmers CARE t-shirts will be available for purchase again this year. Orders are due by May 1st to guarantee delivery for summer events.

Have questions? Want to place an order? Contact Amelia Miller at 1-800-292-2680, ext. 3202 or amille2@michfb.com

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	Ag Ed Home Teachers Students Farmers P&E Committee You need to have the Adobe Flash Player installed to see this calendar. Ag Education Begin your virtual farming experience with My American Farm Move over Farmville, another series of farm-themed online games is virtually growing crops, raising animals and driving tractors. My American Farm is a set of fifteen educational games offered by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture. Players learn where food comes from and how products get from the farm to their dinner plate, all while having fun. Kids can design tractors, learn about agricultural careers and understand the historical origins of common plants and animals. Games can be selected by grade level, curriculum content area, and playing time. In addition, educator resources are available for teachers to partner the games with more lengthy lessons. The site also offers family activities and suggests children’s books to accompany the games. My American Farm is made possible by sponsors: Pioneer Hi-Bred, a DuPont business, John Deere and America’s Heartland. Visit http://www.myamericanfarm.org to play! "How Did That Get In My Lunchbox?" named Accurate Agriculture Book of the Year The American Farm Bureau Foundation has chosen "How Did That Get In My Lunchbox?" as its 2012 book of the year. Written by Chris Butterworth and illustrated by Lucia Gaggiotti, the colorful book takes young readers on a journey through their lunchbox. The book explains where each food item came from before the grocery store and how the foods are grown and processed. Each year the Foundation selects a Book of the Year in an effort to add to their collection of suggested "accurate ag books," and directs teachers and parents to these titles. These books illustrate farmers' care for the land and their animals, influence positive public perceptions about agriculture and encourage readers to learn more about agriculture. The Foundation also creates an educator's guide to accompany each book of the year. Look for "How Did That Get In My Lunchbox?" at a bookstore or library near you or visit the following website for this and other accurate ag books: http://www.agfoundation.org/index.php?action=orders Prepare early for summer events Is this unseasonable summer-like weather causing you to day dream of livestock shows, blue ribbons and cotton candy? County fair season is quickly approaching! The Promotion and Education department wants to help your summer event displays be the best they can be. As you’re planning for these summer events, look through our Resource Material list under the “Teacher” tab at left for more information about displays, handouts and give-a-way items that can be ordered or borrowed. Farmers CARE t-shirts will be available for purchase again this year. Orders are due by May 1st to guarantee delivery for summer events. Have questions? Want to place an order? Contact Amelia Miller at 1-800-292-2680, ext. 3202 or amille2@michfb.com [ American Farm Bureau Federation ] Copyrights, Disclosures & Disclaimers