Category Archives: Ag in the Classroom

Growing Healthy Minds & Appetites: The Benefits of School Gardens and Kitchens

Posted on July 5, 2019 by Fill Your Plate

By: Cecelia Wilken There is a growing disconnect between farms and tables around the world. With the ease of modern-day groceries and influx of fast-food restaurants around the world, many children grow up without learning the fundamentals of proper nutrition. … Continue reading →

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Watermelon Facts

Posted on August 1, 2018 by Fill Your Plate

By Arizona Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom  It’s Summertime, the sun is out and the weather is great! The only thing that could make this summer-perfect is some refreshing watermelon. A watermelon is a fruit and a vegetable. The … Continue reading →

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5 Tips to Encourage Healthy Eating Habits

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Fill Your Plate

by Lori Meszaros, Recent ASU Nutrition Communication student   If you walked into a school lunchroom and saw children lining up for the salad bar, you’d probably wonder, “What are they putting in that salad bar to make those kids … Continue reading →

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Ag in the Classroom is back in the Classroom

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Fill Your Plate

By Katie Aikins, Arizona Farm Bureau Assistant Director of Education Arizona Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom is back in the classroom! Here are some upcoming and new programs for the 2016-2017 school year.   Fall Ag Literacy AITC offered … Continue reading →

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Healthy Back to School Lunches

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Fill Your Plate

It’s August and most Arizona children are heading back to school. This means that now is the time to start looking for creative new ways to help them get the nutrients they need in lunches they will love to eat. … Continue reading →

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