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Education & Outreach

Florida Farm Bureau provides an array of resources to help educators and consumers learn more about agriculture. Our membership programs provide opportunities for farm families to support agriculture in our state. From helping teachers to growing tomorrow’s leaders to helping the rural and urban communities connect, Farm Bureau volunteers are instrumental in keeping agriculture strong.

To become a volunteer, contact your local county Farm Bureau.

For Teachers

Florida Farm Bureau provides teachers with multiple resources to help educate students about agriculture. We collaborate with the Florida Agriculture in the Classroom program. Through this program, educators have access to a variety of supplemental statewide classroom materials for grades K-12 along with downloadable activities. Our volunteer leaders also participate in Ag Literacy Day, an interactive reading exercise for students across the country.

To find out what resources are available for teachers in your community, contact your local County Farm Bureau.

FFBF Classroom Mini-Grants

The Florida Farm Bureau Federation (FFBF) Classroom Mini-Grant program is intended to increase awareness and understanding of agriculture among students and educators. FFBF offers $250.00 mini-grants to certified Florida educators who are engaged in agriculture education classroom instruction at pre-kindergarten through 12^th grade levels.

Eligible Applicants:

Certified Florida teachers engaged in classroom instruction at pre-kindergarten through 12^th grade levels who integrate agricultural concepts into everyday core curricula.

Requirements:

Completed online application
- Application includes budget, project purpose and description, measurable outcomes, ability to incorporate Florida agriculture and timeline. (see scoring rubric for guidance when completing application)
Entries are encouraged in any subject area as long as agricultural concepts are integrated into the curricula.
If a previous mini-grant recipient – must have submitted Final Report for previous awards
Deadlines are final and cannot be extended. This includes the final reports as multiple reminders are sent. Please ensure we have the best contact information for you even during summer or other break periods. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in ensuring timely submissions.
Amount awarded is up to $250, there is no minimum amount
Projects that have costs that exceed the $250 mini-grant amount are still encouraged to apply. Include in your application that you intend to secure additional funding for the project if appropriate.

Timeline:

Application opens July 8, 2025, and close September 12, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. EST
Mini-Grant notifications will be emailed the week of October 6, 2025. A follow-up email or phone call will come from the Women’s Leadership Committee District Chair and/or District Field Representative for your area.
Checks will be personally delivered by Women’s Leadership Committee and District Field Representatives after November 2, 2025.
Final reports must be completed online on or before June 5, 2026.

Funding Guidelines:

Grant checks must be cashed and used in the school year awarded.
Grant checks will be made payable to the school, not to an individual.

Final Report:

Acceptance of a classroom mini-grant is agreement to submit a final report on the completion of your project.
The report is a brief summary of the project, the results of your desired measurables/outcomes and three to five photos. (Before and after photos are preferred along with action photos – please make sure anything photo can be posted on Florida Farm Bureau’s social media and website.)
The final report is due by June 5, 2026, but it can be submitted as soon as your project is completed.
Failure to submit a final report will result in the automatic removal of the teacher from consideration for future mini-grant requests.

Other Notes:

Innovation and an inter-disciplinary approach are important judging criteria. Extensive student involvement and subsequent effect on the students is important to Florida Farm Bureau Federation.
Field trips and assemblies must be linked to classroom learning objectives and applications should outline specific pre and post activities.
Florida Farm Bureau Federation reserves the right to deny applications based on quality, quantity and intent.
Due to food safety concerns, compost and/or animal waste is not to be used on edible plants in school gardens.

2025-26 Mini-Grant Application

Mini-Grant Rubric

Mini-Grant Final Report

Ag in the Classroom

Ag in the Classroom was created to help school children and teachers learn about agriculture, where their food comes from and the important contributions Florida farmers make to their communities and state.

Student Contests

Florida Farm Bureau promotes a clearer understanding of the many aspects of agriculture to our youth through various student contests. These contests include students at the secondary- to post-secondary grades. For more information, click here.

AEST Industry Certifications

Agriculture Education Services & Technology, Inc. (AEST), a Florida Farm Bureau subsidiary, is supplying the agriculture industry with a certified workforce. AEST certificants are highly skilled and highly trained in unique areas of agriculture. AEST certifications provide employers with a trusted credential that can be used to make sound employment decisions. Agriculture employers and AEST certificants can connect through the AEST job board, Hire.Ag. To learn more about AEST certifications, visit AEST.Ag.

Associate Certifications
Agriculture
Agriculture Systems

Specialist Certifications
Agricultural Biotechnology
Agricultural Communications
Agricultural Mechanics
Agritechnology
Animal Science
Forestry
Natural Resources
Unmanned Aircraft Systems in Agriculture

Scholarships

Florida Farm Bureau provides several scholarships throughout the year to help foster learning. More than $150,000 has been awarded toward educational opportunities for young people since 1998.

Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference Scholarship

Florida Farm Bureau provides young agriculturists the opportunity to learn and network with peers at its annual Young Farmers & Ranchers Leadership Conference.

Ag in the Classroom Mini-Grant Scholarship

Florida Farm Bureau is committed to supporting agricultural education in classrooms across the Sunshine state. Through our mini-grant program, we provide multiple grants to certified Florida educators who are engaged in classroom instruction at the pre-K to 12th grade level. Contact your local County Farm Bureau for more information.

Women’s Leadership Conference Scholarship

Florida Farm Bureau provides women the opportunity to learn and network with peers at its annual State Women’s Committee Conference in March. To apply for a scholarship to attend the premier networking conference for women, contact your local County Farm Bureau.

Volunteer Recognition

Florida Farm Bureau’s strength as an organization starts with our local county members and volunteer leaders. Volunteers have the power to make a difference in their local communities by helping create a better understanding of agriculture.

Click the links below to view more information about each award.

Achievement in Ag Award

County Recognition Program

Discussion Meet

Distinguished Service Award

Excellence in Ag Award

Florida Farmer of the Year

Newsperson of Year

Pat Cockrell Lifetime Achievement Award

Volunteer Communicator Award

Women’s Activity Award

Women’s Fund Award