2025 Agriculture Summer Conference

An idle mind is the devils workshop. Help your stress levels by keeping kids busy with these simple yet challenging projects in the show. Plus a few of my favorite SUB plans!

School Farm Teacher panel: Come get insight and ask questions about running and starting up a school barn/farm facility.

This workshop focuses on improving the quality of the AgriScience Fair projects and Ag Education CDE. We will share and discuss tips for conducting and presenting quality research  projects that are more competitive. We will share and discuss tips to help your students be more successful in the Ag Education CDE. Some time for questions will be facilitated.

The FRB learning experience revolves around an interactive and competitive simulation game wherein students make annual production and marketing decisions on a simulated farming operation. After students make their decisions, the simulation runs and delivers their financial results. In many ways, the simulation resembles better-known games such as "The Farming Game" or even "Life." The FRB content and simulation are dynamic and highly engaging, with unique outcomes that change for every student in every workshop.

Join us for an interactive and energizing Land and Soil Judging Career Development Event (CDE) workshop. Whether you're new to the contest or looking to sharpen your skills, this session will give you the tools, confidence, and techniques to help your students succeed in one of the most foundational areas of agricultural science.
We’ll break down the key components of land and soil judging—including mastering soil texturing by feel, accurately calculating slope in the field, and confidently filling out the official score card. Plus, you’ll gain classroom-ready teaching strategies and practical demonstrations that will engage your students and deepen their understanding of soil science.
You’ll walk away with:

• Clear guidance on each part of the Land & Soil Judging CDE
• Hands-on practice with texturing and slope measurement
• Tips for decoding the score card and avoiding common mistakes
• Creative teaching techniques to make soils exciting and accessible

Whether you’re coaching a team or just looking to introduce soil science into your curriculum, this workshop will leave you inspired, informed, and ready to dig deeper!