Classroom Resources

The Discover Dairy Adopt a Cow program is an exciting, year-long, FREE experience for your classroom to have the chance to connect with the local agriculture industry. 

These quick, engaging clips introduce students to Arizona’s top agricultural commodities—highlighting how they’re grown, who produces them, and why they matter. Perfect for classroom use or at-home learning!

The AZ FARM Early Readers Books are early literacy tools designed to help young learners build reading skills while exploring where their food and fiber come from.

If you have a group of kids interested in gardening and leadership, the Junior Master Gardener (JMG) program is a great tool to use! 

Want to learn more or need a garden space to host the program? Contact cwoolsey@arizona.edu.

This playlist features the Virtual Ag Tour Series videos showcasing farms and ranches from across Arizona, produced by Arizona Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom. 

Access hundreds of free, standards-aligned lesson plans through the Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix! Designed for PreK–12 educators, these searchable resources integrate agriculture into core subjects like science, math, language arts, and social studies

Farmers 2050 is a free, educational game that lets players experience the challenges and rewards of modern farming. Grow crops, raise animals, conserve resources, and feed the world, all while learning about the science and strategy behind global agriculture.

Nutrients for Life provides free, science-based K–12 resources that teach students about soil health, plant nutrients, and the role of fertilizer in growing our food sustainably.

My American Farm is a free, interactive online platform (K–5) offering educational games that teach students where food comes from, how it's produced, and the many roles agriculture plays, all while reinforcing core subjects like math, science, reading, geography, and health.

Ag Badging is an interactive and hands-on learning initiative offering skill-based badges in agriculture, from soil science and crop production to machinery use and sustainability. Ideal for 3rd-5th grade youth, clubs, and classrooms, participants earn badges by completing activities and demonstrating their knowledge.