Visit Early and Often

Passing along a little bit of news from the Promotion and Education Newsletter. 

The American Farm Bureau Foundation and Pioneer Hi-Bred have joined together to create an on-line ag literacy game.  The program, called My American Farm, teaches concepts in all the core subjects while sharing the message of agriculture.  This website targets 3-5 graders and it lots of fun!

But there is a way to participate in helping MOFB, even if you are no longer in grade school!  There is a contest among all state Farm Bureaus to see whose website link receives the most hits during the contest period.  So play the game (often!), but get there via http://www.mofb.org/ and help Missouri win money to use for an exhibit!

Deadlines

A reminder!  Scholarship applications are coming due!  If you know anyone who qualifies for these-- make sure they have applied.

The Vocational Scholarship is due March 30th.  Requirements are: • Missouri residents and they, their parent(s) or guardians must hold a current Farm Bureau membership.
• Enrolled as a full-time student.
• Enrolled for the fall semester of the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
• Pursuing an associate of applied science degree or certification in a trade related to agriculture

The Mini Grant is due May 30th.  This grant is for up to $250 for teachers to promote ag literacy.

For both of these programs visit the Promotion and Education page.