Agricultural Literacy & STEM Education
Providing K-12 educators with professional development so they can improve student knowledge and create an agriculturally literate society that understands its impacts on our quality of life.
Resources
Arizona Agricultural Institute
Open to teachers to learn more about the AAI Virtual Academy and how to use lesson materials.
AAI Virtual Academy
In-depth look at Arizona agriculture and the STEM need to provide safe, nutritious and sustainable food and fiber.
Discover Free Lessons for Your Classroom
Incorporate agricultural concepts in your classroom curriculum using free lesson plans.
Grants & Awards
Arizona Teacher of the Year Award
Nominate yourself for this award!
Winner receives:
• Trip to the National Ag in the Classroom Conference
• $500 classroom grant
• National award nomination
Application Deadline: November 10th, 2025
Toshiba America Foundation Grant
Toshiba America Foundation offers grants to bring hands-on STEM ideas to life in your classroom. Connect your project to agriculture—like soil science, pollination, or food systems—for meaningful, real-world learning. Grants are funded up to $1000.
Application Deadline: October 1st, 2025
Lorrie Otto Seeds for Education Program
Wild Ones offers grants for PreK–12 native plant garden projects led by youth. Grants are funded up to $500. Funding supports pollinator gardens, rain gardens, monarch waystations, sensory spaces & more!
Application Deadline: November 26th, 2025
