The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom program is designed to help K-12 students understand the importance of agriculture. The program is coordinated by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with funding from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation, other agricultural groups and a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.

It's these last few months of school that many 4th graders will hop on the bus for what will likely be their first time interacting with a farmer and seeing where their food, fuel and fiber come from. Beth Schaefer, the program coordinator, says spring is incredibly busy for volunteers talking about agriculture in classrooms and farmers opening their barn gates for students.

“This school year has been kind of that first full year back from the lockdowns and the covid restrictions,” she explains. “So, this year, we’ve really seen an increase in school participation.”

Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation estimates 10,000 students visit a farm in a year through Ag in the Classroom. A lot of these tours may have veterinarians, nutritionists, or marketing experts as well so it’s an opportunity to learn what happens on a farm but also the  career opportunities agriculture provides.

The Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation’s Ag in the Classroom program is designed to help K-12 students understand the importance of agriculture. The program is coordinated by the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, with funding from the Wisconsin Farm Bureau Foundation, other agricultural groups and a grant from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
It's these last few months of school that many 4th graders will hop on the bus for what will likely be their first time interacting with a farmer and seeing where their food, fuel and fiber come from. Beth Schaefer, the program coordinator, says spring is incredibly busy for volunteers talking about agriculture in classrooms and farmers opening their barn gates for students.
“This school year has been kind of that first full year back from the lockdowns and the covid restrictions,” she explains. “So, this year, we’ve really seen an increase in school participation.”
Wisconsin Farm Bureau Federation estimates 10,000 students visit a farm in a year through Ag in the Classroom. A lot of these tours may have veterinarians, nutritionists, or marketing experts as well so it’s an opportunity to learn what happens on a farm but also the  career opportunities agriculture provides.

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