Agriculture + Lifestyle

Just Shrimpin' Around
05/17/2022

Just Shrimpin' Around

Don’t miss an opportunity this summer to introduce your children to Georgia’s shrimp industry. Check out this sneak peek of May's book of the month, complete with kid-friendly activities and easy no bake recipes.

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education

DIY-Dried Strawberries
05/12/2021

DIY-Dried Strawberries

This simple recipe helps you keep this sweet treat as a healthy snack long after strawberry season is over.

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, DIY, Food

Farmers Make the Holidays Special
10/26/2020

Farmers Make the Holidays Special

As we enter the holiday season remember to thank a farmer for all they do to help us celebrate the upcoming holidays. 

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agritourism, Certified Farm Markets, Education

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Pollinators
08/18/2020

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Pollinators

Get ready to “bee” amazed!

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Ice Cream Month
07/13/2020

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Ice Cream Month

It’s summertime and that means two things- hot summer days and ice cream for dessert!

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education

Burning Calories in the Garden
06/04/2020

Burning Calories in the Garden

Get fit and grow a beautiful garden at the same time! Learn more about how gardening is good for your health.

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, DIY, Gardening

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: 'Wonderful Worms'
05/22/2020

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: 'Wonderful Worms'

This lesson is all about worms, and you may be surprised by what you learn!

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Earth Day
04/22/2020

Ag-Tivities with Lauren: Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day with Georgia Farm Bureau

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education

Get pump-kined about fall reading!
10/09/2019

Get pump-kined about fall reading!

It's officially fall which means along with cooler temps and crunchy leaves comes all things pumpkins! Pumpkin patches, pumpkin carving, roasting seeds and of course reading!

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education

Fall for reading this September
09/16/2019

Fall for reading this September

The seasons are a changing and apples are ripe for the picking! Check out our September reading list to learn about these crisp and crunchy beauties.

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education

Grow Your Summer Reading List!
05/15/2019

Grow Your Summer Reading List!

We're right on the brink of summer which means the school year is about to come to a close! Whether your summer is filled with craft projects, going to camp, or trips to the beach—make time for reading and learning about agriculture!

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education

A Few Ag Books We Love
02/07/2019

A Few Ag Books We Love

Just as love is all around, so it agriculture! The best way to show your love is to give the gift of reading!

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Cure the Winter Blues with Story Time!
01/25/2019

Cure the Winter Blues with Story Time!

There's no better cure to the winter blues than reading and story time! Introducing agriculture during this time of year will remind your children and students what the promise of spring holds.

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education, Lifestyle

Give the Gift of Reading!
12/13/2018

Give the Gift of Reading!

With Christmas right around the corner, choose to give the gift of reading this year! Ag in the Classroom Coordinator, Lauren Goble, has compiled a list of agriculture based Christmas books that help children learn while celebrating the holiday!

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Agriculture, Education, Lifestyle

Ag in the Classroom - 4 Simple Ways You Can Thank a Farmer this November!
11/08/2018

Ag in the Classroom - 4 Simple Ways You Can Thank a Farmer this November!

The purpose of the Ag in the Classroom is to increase agricultural literacy among children and the general public. This November let’s tell our farmers “thank you” for providing us with the food, fiber and timber we depend on daily.

Posted in Ag in the Classroom, Education