Project RED, fair and festival planning season is here — or just around the corner — for many of our county Farm Bureaus, meaning it’s time to start planning engaging activities that highlight Michigan agriculture. Just in time, your Promotion & Education support team in Lansing is excited to announce the release of a brand-new resource: the Make-N-Take guidebook!
This new resource is a handy guide for offering quick hands-on activities at fairs, farmers markets, community events and Projects RED.
The Michigan Ag in the Classroom website offers a wealth of educational content, but oftentimes the lesson plans are designed for a more in-depth lesson that are hard to use at tabling events. These events often require something simpler — fun, hands-on activities that can quickly connect the public with agriculture.
The Make-N-Take Guidebook fills that gap, offering quick, low-cost, high-impact activities perfect for on-the-go outreach.
Inside you’ll find activities like Edible Soil, Dirt Babies, Growing Bracelets, Wheat Exploration and more! Each activity includes:
- Michigan agriculture facts
- Materials list
- Easy-to-follow instructions
- Age-appropriate discussion questions
- Links to deeper lesson plans from the Ag in the Classroom matrix
Whether you’re planning for a school event or looking to enhance your booth at the local fair, this resource is perfect for creating memorable agricultural experiences.
The Make-N-Take Guidebook is available at no cost on the Michigan Ag in the Classroom store. County Farm Bureau P&E chairs can also download the resource from the P&E Sharepoint; just drop us an e-mail to request access!
So, if you’re looking for a quick, fun, and educational activity to promote Michigan agriculture, this is the resource for you!
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