A Seat in the Class: Mississippi FB works with educators to get ag in the curriculum

The Mississippi Farm Bureau takes us along as they work with educators across the state to provide teachers with new methods, materials, and activities that they need to get kids motivated.

It’s that time of year again! Students and teachers across the country are making their way back to school. The Mississippi Farm Bureau takes us along as they work with educators across the state to get agriculture a seat in the classroom.

The Mississippi Ag in the Classroom Program helps teachers who are searching for new methods, materials, and activities to help get students motivated. The goal is to get kids excited to learn about a range of topics related to agriculture happening across the state with a variety of interactive activities.

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