Montana Youth
Ag Literacy
M.Y. Ag was created as a resource for educators to have access to accurate agricultural literature. With generous support from the Montana Farm Bureau Foundation, we have provided classrooms across Montana with books and materials to keep agriculture in the K-12 classroom. M.Y. Ag helps bridge the gap between those involved in agriculture and those who are generations removed from the farm or ranch. The goal is to make accurate ag materials accessible to all students in Montana.
Ag In Color Drawing Contest
The ‘Ag in Color’ drawing contest is open to all students and educators across Montana. Categories are designated for grades K-6. Teachers and parents are encouraged to visit our Teacher Resources for lesson plans and information about each category. Entries must be submitted to the County Farm Bureau by December 5, 2025. The County Farm Bureau will submit the local winners to the Montana Farm Bureau for statewide consideration by December 19, 2025. Drawings are judged by the Montana Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee on agricultural content, originality, neatness, and reproducibility. Winning entries will be printed and distributed on usable items and other educational materials.
Click here for the 2025-2026 'Ag in Color' Rules
Kindergarten- Farm Animals in Montana
Grade 1- Grown in Montana
Grade 2- Grains of Montana
Grade 3- Cattle in Montana
Grade 4- Noxious Weeds in Montana
Grade 5- Safety on Montana Farms and Ranches
Grade 6- Agricultural Careers in Montana
For more information, contact Rikki Swant, rikkis@mfbf.org.
Ag In Color Lesson Plans
These free lesson plan resources align with the categories and grade levels of the Ag In Color Drawing Contest. Teachers are not limited to the lessons provided and are encouraged to explore the curriculum provided by the National Ag in the Classroom organization to find the best fit for their classroom.
Kindergarten - Farm Animals in Montana | Lesson: Farm Animal Life Cycles
First Grade - Grown in Montana | Lesson: Homegrown in Your State: Fruits and Vegetables and Crops on the Farm
Second Grade - Grains of Montana | Lessons: Enjoying the Harvest Also - Who Grew My Soup? and Sorghum at School
Third Grade - Cattle in Agriculture | Lesson: Beef Basics and Making a Brand for Ourselves
Fourth Grade - Noxious Weeds in Montana | Lesson: Crop Case Files - Watch Out For Weeds and Pests and Pesticides in Agriculture
Fifth Grade - Safety on Montana Farms & Ranches | Lesson and Build it Better
Sixth Grade - Agricultural Careers in Montana | Lesson: AgVenture: Sourcing Ag Careers