Agriculture in Montana Schools
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National Agriculture in the Classroom (grades K-12)
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.
Lesson plans, 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!
American Farm Bureau
• Test your farm knowledge at Farm City, USA!

Gardening! (grades K-12)
Kids Gardening - Teacher, student, and parent resources, garden guides,and nutrition        applications.
Lesson plans and videos for school gardening.
• 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.
• Many days until my garden plants are mature. For gardens or container planting!

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 four to adult. 

Nutrition! (Teacher resources for grades K-12)
Montana Office of Public Instruction