Texas Elementary Agriculture Education Program
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) provides a free elementary agriculture education program to improve students’ understanding of agriculture.
In accordance with Texas Education Code, §29.926, the agriculture education program for kindergarten–grade 5 is organized around three themes:
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Food, Fiber, and Fuel
- Agriculture Past and Present
Student learning outcomes are educational objectives identified by theme at each grade level. As part of the Texas Elementary Agriculture Education Program, the student learning objectives are aligned with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and a list of free elementary agriculture programs approved by the State Board of Education. These free resources and TEKS alignment charts support classroom learning activities in agriculture related to the TEKS in:
- English language arts and reading;
- mathematics
- science; and
- social studies.
Additional Resources
Additional support and resources for implementing the elementary agriculture program are available. Visit the agriculture resource page for more information about organizations supporting agriculture education programs for elementary students. Other local partners may include:
- High school agriculture, food, and natural resources teachers
- Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agents
These agriculture professionals and educators can help invite agriculture experts to your classroom or field trips.