External Resources

Find more great ways to add agriculture to your classroom from some of our partners and other organizations across the country.

Midwest Dairy

Curriculum for elementary and middle school that includes STEM concepts and shows students where milk comes from and how dairy contributes to our world.

St. Louis District Dairy Council

Find a variety of educational materials and resources to promote health and nutrition in your classroom.

Illinois Pork Producers

Browse through a variety of resources to teach your students about pigs, pork, and nutrition.

IL Corn

Find a-maize-ing educational resources that can be adapted to fit your classroom needs that will teach your students about all things corn.

Illinois Soybean Association

Whether it's food, fuel, or furniture, soybeans can be found anywhere you look! Check out these educational resources that will enhance soybean knowledge in your classroom.

Illinois Beef Association

Learn more about the steps our friends at IL Beef are taking to increase education about the beef industry.

IL Agriculture Education & FFA

Find a variety of educator resources and grant opportunities from our entire Illinois Ag Ed family, student organizations, support partners and more!

St. Louis Science Center

Dig in and learn about agriculture and explore the science behind our food online resources and/or by visiting the GROW exhibit at the SLSC!

Nutrients for Life

Teachers will find educator resources, E-lessons, and programs and opportunities, while students can find games here from our friends at Nutrients for Life. 

Journey 2050

Try this FREE agriculture educational, inquiry-approach game that challenges students to answer the question, "How will we sustainably feed nearly 10 billion people by the year 2050?"

Illinois Reading Council

Learn more about this vital literacy organization that provides a variety of resources, including family literacy, educational media, PD opportunities, and more. 

Illinois Monarch Project

Join the statewide initiative to help conserve the breeding and feeding habitat of the monarch butterfly and other regional pollinators. 

Bonnie Plants Cabbage Program

3rd grade classrooms can grow giant cabbage and enter to win a cash prize! You can also find information on how to grow cabbage, paired lessons, and delicious recipes. 

Where is My Milk From?

From cow to your mouth, locate the code on your dairy item container and type it into the search bar to find what dairy your milk came from!

MyPlate Nutrition

Explore the MyPlate food groups and learn about nutrition at a variety of life stages with this vast amount of resources, infographics, recipes, and more!

IL Specialty Growers Association 

Looking for a local specialty supplier or farmers market? Look no further! Whether you're looking for fruits and vegetables or workshops and conferences, you can find what you need here.

Illinois Farm Families

Learn more about the people and families who grow good food all across Illinois.