Missouri Farmers Care’s Agriculture Education on the Move (Ag Moves) helped Chillicothe Elementary students discover agriculture this summer. Educator Morgan Brockmeier provided 10 hands-on lessons at no cost to the school through the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation.
Through Ag Moves, students explore a variety of topics, including crops, livestock, soil and water conservation, nutrition, and careers in agriculture. STEM-focused lessons align with Missouri standards in science, math, social studies, and language arts. Students create soybean germination necklaces, make corn plastic, prepare butter, develop feed rations, construct soil profiles, and more. Through the curriculum, students gain insights into Missouri farm families and the dedication of farmers and ranchers throughout the year.
MFA Inc. president and CEO Bob Huffman says, “Ag Moves helps students understand the many aspects of farming and the industries that support it. When we engage youth in agriculture, we’re investing in the future of what all of us do to grow food and fiber.”