JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Agriculture Education on the Move™ (AEOTM™) is pleased to announce the launch of the Ag Education Coloring Fun App. This newly released app features agriculture-focused coloring and activity pages accompanied by mini audio lessons.
“The mission of our program is to increase the general understanding of agriculture through interactive educational experiences,” said AEOTM™ Program Director, Heather Fletcher. “This new outreach tool offers the opportunity to reach an increased number of Missouri elementary students each year while continuously distributing quality agriculture education content.”
AEOTM™ has worked with agricultural partner organizations to develop the digital platform which boasts more than 30 activity sheets and engages elementary students and their families in the agriculture industry. The Ag Education Coloring Fun App is available on the Apple, Amazon and Google Play stores for download. A web version can also be found on AEOTM’s website at www.agmoves.com/aeotmapp.
The Ag Education Coloring Fun App serves as an addition to AEOTM’s traditional programming which provides 10 hours of STEM-based agricultural literacy curriculum that aligns with more than 30 Missouri Learning Standards. Trained, passionate educators visit the elementary classroom to provide lessons on crop and livestock production, soil and water conservation, nutrition and agricultural careers.
The app is funded by Missouri Farmers Care Foundation, Missouri Corn Merchandising Council and the Missouri Soybean Association. Learn more about the program and the Ag Education Coloring Fun App at www.agmoves.com.
AGRICULTURE EDUCATION ON THE MOVE™ (AEOTM)
Ag Education on the Move™ (AEOTM), a program of Missouri Farmers Care, is a proactive, educational effort that brings passionate, trained educators to the classroom to build agricultural literacy at elementary ages. The ten-week, hands-on education program works to increase general understanding of agriculture through interactive educational experiences in the classroom and on the farm. www.agmoves.com.
MISSOURI FARMERS CARE FOUNDATION
Missouri Farmers Care Foundation enables Missourians to understand the influence and importance of agriculture in their daily lives by serving as the centralized hub of the unified educational programs, awards, and hunger relief efforts of Missouri’s agricultural community. www.MOFarmersCare.com.
MISSOURI FARMERS CARE
Missouri Farmers Care is a joint effort by Missouri’s agriculture community to stand together for the men and women who provide the food and jobs on which our communities depend. The coalition of more than 40 leading Missouri agricultural groups promotes the growth of Missouri agriculture and rural communities through coordinated communication, education and advocacy. www.MOFarmersCare.com.
— Missouri Farmers Care Foundation