Check out these student geared websites to find opportunities that will further your understanding of agriculture.

National Agriculture in the Classroom

Agriculture in the Classroom is a grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Its goal is to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society, so that they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies.  (grades K-12)

• Student activities - Interactive, integrated student modules from all 50 states plus other countries.

 Challenge yourself and expand your mind!

      Top Agriculture picks for grades 5-9!

• Science fair ideas, careers, interactive quizzes, and more!
• Agriculture ideas for science fair projects.

 Ag Day!

      (grades K-12)

• Celebrate National Ag Day with the Nation each March!

 Farm Facts!

• Test your farm knowledge at Farm City, USA!

 Gardening!

      (grades K-12) 

• Design your garden online A fun interactive site that will help you determine what you can plant based upon the size of your garden!
• Montana climatological data. Annual and growing season precipitation and frost free days.
• Can I Grow That Here? - Vegetable seed and transplant schedules for garden or container.

 Integrated Pest Management!

      (middle school grades) 

• University of Nebraska: Interactive student lessons on pest management in school. Teacher, student, and parent resources.

 Montana Links!

• Lisa Larson, 2009 AMS "Teacher of the Year" shares her website for agriculture education.
• Montana Agriculture Organizations
• Montana Kids Website
• Montana Agriculture Statistics
• Montana Youth Camps - Montana Envirothon, 2010 Range Days, Natural Resources Youth Camp, and Montana Youth Range Camp! Outdoor classrooms offer a variety of exciting educational opportunities for ages 4 to adult.

 Nutrition!

      (Teacher resources for grades K-12) 

• Montana Office of Public Instruction

 Contests!

Essay contests are held through several organizations:

National Ag Day www.agday.org

Agriculture in Montana Schools  www.aginmontanaschools.org

Drawing and slogan design contests are sponsored by Agriculture in Montana Schools for grades K-6.  For more information visit their website at:  www.aginmontanaschools.org