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ARFB helps teachers “beef up” back-to-school season with ag education workshops

The Arkansas Farm Bureau offers a ‘Beef in the Classroom’ grant to assist with ag education. Applications for that program open in August.

July 16, 2025 03:01 PM • 
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School is almost back in session, and in Arkansas, teachers are busy preparing to bring agriculture to the classroom. The Arkansas Farm Bureau (ARFB) provided us with a glimpse of a recent Ag in the Classroom workshop, part of its efforts to equip educators with the tools they need to foster the next generation of farmers.

The Arkansas Farm Bureau offers a ‘Beef in the Classroom’ grant to assist with ag education. Applications for that program open in August.

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