Reflecting on the National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Minnesota - Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom, Inc. Foundation

A Week of Learning, Connecting, and Celebrating Agriculture

This June, Minnesota proudly hosted the 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference in Minneapolis. Over four days, more than 600 educators, volunteers, and agricultural literacy leaders from across the country gathered to explore innovative ways to connect agriculture to student learning. From hands-on workshops to traveling tours across the region, attendees engaged with approaches that bring agriculture to life in classrooms of all kinds.

Spotlight on Minnesota Educators

One of the most exciting moments of the conference was celebrating our “25 in 2025” scholarship recipients. These 25 Minnesota educators are dedicated to advancing agricultural literacy both in their classrooms and through a year-long cohort experience. The Minnesota Reception was a special opportunity to honor their commitment, recognize outgoing advisory team members, and thank Minnesota educators, our team members and investors who make this work possible. Together, they represent the heart of our mission and the future of agricultural literacy in Minnesota.

Powered by Partnerships

The 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference was made possible thanks to the generous support of our sponsors and partners. Their commitment to agricultural literacy helped deliver an enriching and memorable experience for all participants.

We are grateful to, all of our investors, including:

Each of these organizations played a meaningful role in shaping this year’s event. From sponsoring traveling workshops and educator materials to supporting giveaways and classroom resources, their partnership helps make agricultural education accessible, engaging, and impactful.

Traveling Workshops Across Minnesota

Traveling workshops offered attendees a firsthand look at Minnesota agriculture in action. From dairy farms, seed innovation, and cooperative markets to school food systems, orchards, and conservation research, each tour highlighted the state's agricultural diversity. Some explored urban sustainability through a downtown walking tour, while others visited vineyards, research farms, or sports turf facilities. These workshops helped connect classroom concepts to real-world agricultural experiences. We are grateful to the site partners and hosts who made these hands-on learning opportunities possible.

Thank You to Our Volunteers, Board, and Teams

From greeting guests with a smile to keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes, our volunteers, board members, and the entire Minnesota and national Agriculture in the Classroom teams brought incredible energy and heart to this year’s conference. Their teamwork, creativity, and commitment to agricultural literacy helped create a fun, welcoming, and inspiring experience for everyone involved. We are truly thankful for the time, passion, and attention to detail that made the 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference not only successful but unforgettable.

Moving Forward, Together

As the 2025 National Agriculture in the Classroom Conference comes to a close, we are proud to reflect on the connections made, the ideas shared, and the impact ahead. Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible. Your belief in the power of agricultural literacy is helping students grow with knowledge and purpose.

We look forward to continuing this important work together in classrooms across Minnesota and beyond.