Bringing Agriculture into the Classroom
Through Ag in the Classroom, Jefferson County Farmers Federation supports teachers with hands-on projects including Chick Checkout, hydroponics and school gardens.
Farm-City Student Contests: October 31 Deadline
Jefferson County students are invited to enter the Farm-City poster, essay and video contests by October 31. Full rules, entry forms and AI disclosure information are available online.
Warrior Elementary Students Visit Baker Farm
Warrior Elementary Pre-K, kindergarten and first-grade students visited Baker Farm for a fall hayride, farm animals and hands-on lessons with local farmers.
Jefferson County Agriculture Featured in Neighbors
Sammie Lee Stone and Tucker Ross are featured in Neighbors for a Jefferson County pork donation that helped feed families and support the Barn Buddies agricultural education program.
Robert Burke Receives John Morris Memorial Scholarship
Robert Burke, a freshman studying biosystems engineering, received the John Morris Memorial Scholarship in support of his agricultural education.
Classroom Mini Grant Supports Greystone Elementary
Greystone Elementary kindergarten students celebrated a $500 classroom incubator mini grant on September 11, 2026.
Young Farmers Complete School Service Project
Jefferson County Young Farmers improved Bryant Park Elementary's garden and chicken coop by planting fall crops, cleaning the coop and making the area safer for students.
Investing in the Future: Jefferson County Farmers Federation Featured in Neighbors
From scholarships and youth livestock programs to Farm Day, Chick Checkout, classroom grants and community partnerships, Jefferson County Farmers Federation is investing in agriculture’s future.