JEFFERSON CITY, MO.- This fall, third grade classrooms across Missouri are harvesting knowledge as students participate in Agriculture Education on the Move™ (Ag Moves). Through this initiative of Missouri Farmers Care, students discover how their lives are intertwined with agriculture through hands-on learning led by passionate educators in their classrooms. 
FFA student educators lead an interactive Ag Moves lesson teaching the anatomy of a soybean plant as one of ten Ag Moves lessons. During the ten-week program, students explore various topics, including crops, livestock, soil and water conservation, nutrition, and careers in agriculture. The STEM-focused lessons align with state learning objectives in science, math, social studies, and language arts. Each lesson includes hands-on activities, allowing students to create soybean germination necklaces, make corn plastic, prepare butter, develop feed rations, construct soil profiles and more. Through this curriculum, students also gain insights into Missouri farm families and the dedication of farmers and ranchers throughout the year. “It’s truly inspiring to see the seeds of knowledge being planted in classrooms across Missouri through Agriculture Education on the Move™. This program teaches students about the vital connection between their lives and agriculture and ignites a passion for learning and understanding where their food comes from,” said Denny Mertz, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council outreach and education chairman. “We’re proud of the dedication of our FFA partners and the enthusiastic educators who make this program possible, and we’re excited to continue growing and expanding its impact in communities statewide.” |
