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Bread in a Bag is a fun, hands-on, educational experience designed for students and paid for by Idaho's wheat-growing families. Bread in a Bag lets students make their own wheat food product – think bread, pizza, pretzels, tortillas – from scratch, all while learning the history of wheat and its role in a healthy diet.

Preschool through 5th grade students visit as a class for a self-guided field trip on the farm, play time, and pumpkin picking off the vine. Teacher curriculum is available to connect their on-the-farm experience with in-class objectives. Chances are, even the teachers will walk away with a new-found understanding of Idaho agriculture!

The Idaho Water Users Association's Ag Water Safety webpage provides essential resources to promote irrigation and canal safety. It features the Five Points of Canal Safety and a comprehensive video library on agricultural water safety. The Tuck the Duck series offers engaging educational videos designed for kids of all ages, alongside additional content covering key safety topics. Visit the Ag Water Safety webpage or explore the full video collection on YouTube for more information.

IWUA partners with the Bureau of Reclamation to put together a canal safety / ag water awareness curriculum designed for third graders. The Otto Otter curriculum set includes a coloring book, sticker, and certificate for each student.

Dairy West hosts quarterly live virtual farm tours, giving students the opportunity to connect with a dairy farmer in real-time. During the tour, farmers showcase their operations while highlighting how math and science play a vital role in modern dairy farming. This interactive experience allows students to ask questions and gain a firsthand look at life on the farm.

Through Discover Dairy's Adopt A Cow program, students get a unique, year-long experience following the life of a real dairy calf. Participants receive updates on their adopted cow, including her name, birthday, location, and how she is cared for on the farm. The program includes photos, activity sheets, a PowerPoint with educational content, and a Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards-aligned lesson plan. Registration is open from May 1 to September 15, and the program is completely free.