Jasper County Farm Bureau

05/21/2026

Milkshake Barn Sign Ups are now available! 🥤
Don't miss your chance to volunteer to one of our biggest events of the year!

Shift 1 from 1-5pm CT and Shift 2 from 5-9pm CT

🔗Click the link to register.
https://signup.com/go/GXmXgmv

SignUp.com makes it easy to coordinate school events & classroom activities, fundraisers, snack schedules, potlucks & more!

05/20/2026

Another Teacher Mini Grant success story! Thank you to Tri-County Primary for investing in student education by teaching the importance of pollinators and soil health, and the vital role they play in our food system

Be on the lookout for our next round of Mini-Grants to be open in Late Fall 2026!

05/19/2026

Ag in the Classroom this month with flowers!!

How to make a boutineer with 22 Indiana Ag & Tech students. Each student learned how to make a boutineer

Carnation bud vase with 12 Jasper County Junior Leaders
Each member made their own flower arrangement bud vase with instruction.

Parts of a Plant and Flower, pollination, and bees for 100 2nd graders. We talked about the different the plant and its importance to the plant. We talked about parts of a flower and watched a video on bees and pollination.

05/13/2026

Jasper County Farm Bureau was excited to see the impact of its 2026 mini-teacher grant support, as students at KVIS gained hands-on learning experiences through their new Independence greenhouse, while students at Wheatfield Elementary School enjoyed an educational and memorable field trip to Buckley Homestead.

05/05/2026

Jasper County Farm Bureau had a fantastic year engaging with our local schools and bringing agricultural education into the classroom. As the school year comes to a close, we would like to extend our sincere appreciation to all the teachers and staff who make these opportunities possible. Happy Teacher Appreciation Week !

We hope you enjoy a farm-fresh snack as a small token of our gratitude.

05/04/2026

Ag in the Classroom for 100 2nd graders last week.

We talked about poultry, the chicken life cycle, watched a chick hatching time lapse, and talked about eggs. The students got to hold a chick also.

04/30/2026

🚜Farm Safety🚜 Ag in the classroom for 325 students in 1st, 3rd and 5th grades today! Students learned how to avoid harm on the farm and the many dangers that could arise around livestock, machinery, ATVs, chemicals and grain storage. Students also learned the importance of following warning/safety signs and how a combine operates. We would like to give a BIG thank you to Bane-Welker Re*****on, Castongia of Rensselaer and Plevna Implement of Rensselaer for the generous donation of prizes and giveaways for the students and also Kohlhagen Farms for bringing in a combine. Just remember, when you get stuck behind that 'slow moving vehicle sign'- be patient and thank a farmer 👨🏼‍🌾

04/28/2026

Bring agriculture to life in your classroom! 🍎🌱✏️

Join Indiana Farm Bureau this June for our Ag in the Classroom Summer Workshops – designed to equip educators and volunteers with hands-on activities and programming that connects agricultural concepts to reading, writing, math, science and more.

Bring agriculture to life in your classroom! 🍎🌱✏️

Join Indiana Farm Bureau this June for our Ag in the Classroom Summer Workshops – designed to equip educators and volunteers with hands-on activities and programming that connects agricultural concepts to reading, writing, math, science and more.

We're hosting two sessions, June 4 in Batesville and June 11 in Greencastle. INFB membership is not required to attend. Learn more and secure your spot at INFB.org/Events.

04/27/2026

We are excited to see the impact of our 2026 Teacher Mini Grant recipients!

Mrs. Sanders of Kankakee Valley Middle School has done an outstanding job selecting new agriculture books to enhance and update the school library.

04/24/2026

Jasper County Farm Bureau would like to extend a final expression of gratitude in recognition of Ag in the Classroom Volunteer Week by honoring Stacy Walker.

Stacy is a dedicated mother of four, a successful business owner, and an active member of the Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee. In addition, she serves as an outstanding volunteer for our Ag in the Classroom program.

With her extensive experience in agriculture and farm living, Stacy brings both energy and real-world insight to each lesson, creating an engaging and meaningful learning experience for adults and students. Stacy represents a member of our community with a heart to serve others.

"Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart" - Elizabeth Andrew

🐷🐥🍅If you would like to be an Ag in the Classroom volunteer, please reach out !🚜🌽🐄 We have alot of fun !

04/22/2026

Next, as part of our Jasper County Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Volunteer Week, we are proud to recognize Marie McKaig Kohlhagen.

A dedicated mother of four, Marie brings both professional expertise and real-world experience to the classroom. With a teaching degree and a strong agricultural background from living and working on an active, productive farm, she provides students with meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities.

This school year alone, Marie has had nearly 800 students interactions, developing engaging lessons that connect agriculture to everyday life and inspire curiosity among youth. We are grateful for her commitment and the positive impact she continues to make in our program.