Welcome Educators and Students

Connecting classrooms, careers, and communities through agriculture.

Whether you’re a teacher looking for classroom enrichment, a student exploring career opportunities, or a family curious about agriculture in Dutchess County, these resources can help you connect and grow.

Popular Resources:

• NY Ag in the Classroom
• FFA (State Page)
• Discover 4-H clubs/programs
• BOCES

Classroom Enrichment

• Ag Literacy Week
  • Each March, volunteers bring an agriculture-themed book into classrooms across New York to spark curiosity and discussion.
• Learn more - CCE or NYS ag In classroom
• School Garden Resources
  • Practical guides for designing and maintaining gardens, plus seasonal activities from Cornell Garden-Based Learning.
  • Learn More - (Cornell garden based learning).
• Virtual Farm Tours
  • Interactive, live tours that bring students directly onto farms without leaving the classroom.
• Resources for curriculum ideas
  • Lesson plans that make agriculture come alive in the classroom for all grades, linking food, farming, and the environment to core subjects.

Exploring Career in Agriculture

Career Exploration - Curious about a pathway in agriculture? Start here

Agriculture after high school:

There are many ways to continue your agricultural education after graduation- from hands-on training to advanced degrees

• Examples to explore
  • Dutchess Community College
  • SUNY Cobleskill
  • Cornell University (College of Agriculture & Life Sciences)
  • Find Agriculture Careers at SUNY

Pathways to consider include:

• Certificates & Micro-Credentials – Short-term programs that build skills in specific areas such as greenhouse management, welding, or ag mechanics. (Some examples)
• Apprenticeships & Workforce Training – Opportunities through BOCES, trade schools, or farm-based apprenticeships to learn while working.
• Associate & Bachelor’s Degrees – Two- and four-year degree programs in agriculture, business, science, and sustainability.

This is not a complete list — students are encouraged to explore additional programs across New York State and beyond to find the best fit for their interests.

Is an ag program offered at your school? Check to see >>>