Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation

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Our team of experts are ready and on stand-by to help you make core curriculum connections using agriculture. Using agriculture to help students learn about core subjects like science or social studies just makes sense.

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The IALF blog houses information on all kinds of agriculture, from questions you may have as you drive around, to farm-to-table recipes!

2023-2024 School Year Calendar

Grab this printable PDF to get a calendar of all IALF programs this school year! Don’t forget to print the key on the back!

Ag in Action: Learning with Pigs

Join IALF's education program coordinator, Alex Osborn, on Zoom as she tours an Iowa pig farm during our virtual Ag in Action series!

All About Birds Fall Teacher Professional Development Workshop

This hybrid course will include one-day in-person (Sept. 30) at the Hansen Ag Student Learning Center (Ames, IA) where participants will engage in field trips and hands-on learning about Iowa's poultry industry.

Our Mission

The Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation mission is to educate Iowans with a focus on youth regarding the breadth and global significance of agriculture.

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Agriculture Lesson Plans

Get lesson plans created by IALF as well as successful plans submitted by your teaching peers. All for free!

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Spotlight / Publications

Iowa Ag Today

Iowa Ag Today is a free publication intended for use with students. Each edition comes with a teacher’s guide that includes discussion points, alignment with existing standards and learning objectives, and assessments.

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Just for Students

Looking for interesting information made just for students interested in agriculture? Look no further.

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Latest News

$20K Bayer Fund Grant will Support Iowa Teachers Learning about Agriculture

6/21/2023

Iowa Student Authors Win 2023 Bushel of Stories Contest

6/1/2023

Continuing Education in Agriculture for Iowa Teachers to be Offered

5/11/2023

Iowa Classroom Winners Selected in 2023 High Steaks! Beef Marketing Competition

4/26/2023

Call for Artist Submissions

4/17/2023

Agriculture in the Classroom Recognized as Leader in Education by Iowa Secretary of Agriculture

3/23/2023

More than 150 Grants Awarded to Support Iowa Students Learning Agriculture

2/14/2023

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