Florida Agriculture in the Classroom

When you want kids to understand where their food really comes from, it can be hard to find science and social studies resources that go beyond cartoons of farms. After reviewing dozens of agriculture programs, Florida Agriculture in the Classroom stood out for its free, standards-aligned lessons, maps, and activities that turn Florida’s fields and soil into a living textbook. Run by a nonprofit that partners with the state’s ag community, it was created to help teachers and homeschoolers link real farms with classroom learning through downloadable units and grants. We love how concrete the projects are—kids track crops, soil, and food chains while parents get clear objectives and extension ideas. It’s ideal for K–8 Florida families who want to connect science, geography, and nutrition in a meaningful, place-based way. Because materials focus on Florida commodities, out-of-state families will need to tweak examples, but the core concepts still translate well. Pro tip: choose one crop, like citrus or peanuts, and follow it across multiple lessons to build a rich, cross-curricular mini-unit.