Ag Education Resources

IL Corn & Ag Education

At IL Corn, our farmer-led organizations work to ensure our state's corn industry prospers for generations. Partnering with IL Agriculture in the Classroom, we help bridge the gap between farms and consumers by providing free tools for your classroom. Use the buttons above to find grade-specific materials, or explore our interactive challenges, digital media, and free giveaways below to bring Illinois agriculture to life.

Explore this page or our grade-level pages, linked above.

Programming

Bring Pollinator Education to Your Class

Monarch Seed Program

This initiative supports pollinator education and encourages students to help create monarch habitats. Each participating school receives a regionally appropriate milkweed seed blend, planting guidance, and educational resources.

Watch Your Soil in Action

Soil Your Undies Challenge

A creative and interactive way to teach soil health and the importance of soil in agriculture. Simply bury 100% cotton underwear and dig it up after at least 60 days. The more the underwear decomposes, the healthier your soil!

Digital Resources

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Interactive Resources

Grow your lesson's impact with our Captain Cornelious Costume, Sinage Rental, a Farmer Meet & Greet, or a variety of giveaway items!

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Captain Cornelious Costume Rental

Farmer Meet & Greet

Corn Uses Poster

Corn Parts Poster

Giveaways & Promotional Items

Sinage Rental

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Mission: Through grassroots advocacy, create a future for Illinois farmers in which they can operate freely, responsibly, and successfully.