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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 Women’s Leadership Committee provides multiple $250 mini-grants to certified Florida educators who are engaged in classroom instruction at the pre-K to 12th grade levels. The mini-grant program supports agricultural education in the classroom. To apply for a Classroom Mini-Grant, click here.

Grading Rubric

Classroom Mini-Grant Checklist

Classroom Mini-Grants Helpful Hints

Classroom Mini-Grant 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.

A Berry Good Project

“A Berry Good Project“ is a free, downloadable book geared toward third- to fifth-grade students, is now available from Feeding Minds Press. The book helps students understand farmers’ choices related to pest management. It also introduces students to careers in agriculture, including Extension agent and strawberry farmer.

Real Sugar: From the Field to the Table

“Real Sugar: From the Field to the Table” is a free, downloadable resource that covers the history, different types, growing locations across the world and entire aspect of the sugar industry. This resource provides activities for a variety of ages and an answer key for teachers. There are nutritional facts and easy to make, fun recipes, so it’s fun for all ages!

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. Find details about the conference here, and apply for a scholarship here.

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