Classroom Resources 

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Learn how you can incorporate beef into your classroom! 

From meat identification and hands-on cooking resources to learning about beef from pasture to plate these great, FREE resources are easily incorporated into various classroom settings. 

Beef for the Classroom Grant

The New York Beef Council (NYBC), in partnership with the Iowa Beef Industry Council, offers the Beef for the Classroom (BFC) grant to reimburse NYS teachers for beef purchases to educate youth about beef.

Applications for this year's Beef for the Classroom grants are now closed. Check back this October to apply for the next school year!

Exploring the Path of Beef Sustainability: Reader Series

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The "Exploring the Path of Beef Sustainability" Readers, provided free of charge to educators, offer an exciting opportunity for students to uncover the connections between beef production and sustainability. Educators can access a reader for each student, inviting them to explore the environmental impact of cattle farming and sustainability. Each reader includes a teacher guide and supplementary teaching resources to enhance the learning experience. The series encompasses three readers for grade levels 6-8 and 9-12. These readers are easily accessible for printing and use by anyone.

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Activities for Children

Coloring Pages, Word Search Sheets, Crossword Puzzles, Mazes and More! 

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Beef LESSON PLAN IDEAS

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture has developed fantastic resources, lesson plans, and games perfect for introducing beef information.

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MASTERS OF BEEF ADVOCACY

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The checkoff-funded MBA program is designed to equip students to be everyday advocates for the beef industry while reviewing beef production from pasture to plate.

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