Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation

Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation IALF serves as the central resource for educators and volunteers who want to teach Iowa's students ab

IALF is a coordinated, statewide approach by business, education and the agriculture industry that is designed by augment and aggregate existing agriculture education efforts while encouraging new efforts that promote agriculture literacy in Iowa schools. IALF's overall goal is to serve as a centralized resource to help increase the knowledge and awareness of today's agriculture and its importance for students.

Did you know Iowa ranks 7th in U.S. turkey production? 🦃 Discover how turkeys are raised in Iowa and why it matters, vis...
06/12/2026

Did you know Iowa ranks 7th in U.S. turkey production? 🦃
Discover how turkeys are raised in Iowa and why it matters, visit iowaturkey.org and find turkey-themed lessons and classroom resources at iowaagliteracy.org!

Happy National Corn on the Cob Day! 🌽Many people do not realize the difference between field corn and sweet corn. Only 1...
06/11/2026

Happy National Corn on the Cob Day! 🌽
Many people do not realize the difference between field corn and sweet corn. Only 1% of the corn planted is sweet corn, the delicious vegetable you eat on the cob! The other 99% of the corn grown in Iowa is field corn that is processed into cereal, starch, oil, syrup, and other products.

https://www.iowacorn.org/corn-facts-faq/

Happy National Turkey Lovers Month!Follow along with IALF as we highlight various resources and lesson plans, we have av...
06/08/2026

Happy National Turkey Lovers Month!
Follow along with IALF as we highlight various resources and lesson plans, we have available to learn more about turkeys. Visit iowaagliteracy.org to find more information!

Did you know? 🥛Milk is a nutritious, refreshing drink with many benefits! A cold glass of this dairy product provides yo...
06/05/2026

Did you know? 🥛
Milk is a nutritious, refreshing drink with many benefits! A cold glass of this dairy product provides you with protein, vitamins, and minerals like calcium. Thanks to dairy cows, we can enjoy a delicious, nutritious drink!

Swine play an important role in Iowa agriculture and our food system! 🐷Explore interactive lessons that help students le...
06/04/2026

Swine play an important role in Iowa agriculture and our food system! 🐷
Explore interactive lessons that help students learn how pigs are raised, what they eat, and how farmers care for them every step of the way.
Bring the story of pork production to life in your classroom with engaging, hands-on resources from IALF! 📚🚜
Explore these resources and more at iowaagliteracy.org

June is National Dairy Month. 🥛🍦🧀🐄Follow along with IALF as we highlight various resources and lesson plans we have avai...
06/02/2026

June is National Dairy Month. 🥛🍦🧀🐄
Follow along with IALF as we highlight various resources and lesson plans we have available. Visit iowaagliteracy.org to find more resources you could use to learn about dairy.

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