• Virtual Field Trip: Pumpkin Farm

    Illinois Ag in the Classroom will host a virtual field trip to Heap's Giant Pumpkin Farm near Minooka, IL Oct. 1 at 1 p.m. Your class can watch live or watch the recording later. Click here to register for the Zoom link.

  • Illinois Family Reading Night

    Check out these activities & snack recipes for a fun Family Reading Night! Find links to books you can read online or watch as a read-a-loud plus kid-friendly snack recipes & activities. Pumpkins Books: The Pumpkin Book by Gail Gibbons Snacks: Pumpkin Bread or Baked Pumpkin Seeds More Pumpkin Activities Dairy Books: Milk Makers by Gail Gibbons Snack: Ice Cream in

  • Dairy Farm Virtual Field Trip

    Join Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom and Midwest Dairy on our virtual farm field trip this Thursday, January 14 at 1:00 p.m. We're excited to livestream the entire trip from Lenkaitis Holsteins! Sign up to learn how to join on Zoom and YouTube Live. https://iaitc.co/dairytrip

  • Football Virtual Field Trip

    Join IL Ag in the Classroom for this special virtual field trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame! We will learn all about the various connections between sports and agriculture, and we'll learn the history behind some special sports artifacts! Sign up for the Zoom Webinar links here: https://iaitc.co/fieldtrips

  • Ag Science Grant Application Deadline

    From studying soil to exploring animals – the possibilities are almost endless! Apply for an Ag Science Grant from McLean County Farm Bureau Foundation to add hands-on learning to your classroom. Pick one of the recommended kits or submit your own idea! Need ideas? Check out the kit list or see last year’s winners here! Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2021 Click here to