Pack Your Backpack with Corn Knowledge

Jennie Abbott
August 7, 2025

Attention Teachers and Parents: New Ag Lessons and Activities Available

IL Corn is celebrating back-to-school season with over 20 brand-new classroom resources, perfect for engaging students from kindergarten through high school! 

Whether you're looking for coloring pages, hands-on activities, or in-depth lessons, our corn-based materials are designed to spark curiosity and learn across all grade levels. 


Explore the many uses of corn with these fun resources: 

Learn about corn transportation with our newest game-based lesson: 

For high school classrooms: 

  • The Golden Crop: A comprehensive lesson on corn as a commodity, including topics like the futures market, supply and demand, and economic impact 


All of these resources and MORE are  free and available on our website. Visit the Resources/Ag Education tab to explore and download everything you need to bring corn into your classroom this year! 


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Ducks
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Ritter Family and
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By Lyndi Allen November 13, 2025
The federal government has officially reopened after weeks of shutdown, restoring vital services and stability for farmers across the country.
Congressman Sorensen
By Lyndi Allen November 13, 2025
Congressman Sorensen responds to the district 17 farmers' concerns about the challenges and opportunities they face in today’s farm economy.
headshot of CHris Gould
By Tara Desmond November 10, 2025
This Veterans Day, IL Corn honors farmer and Navy veteran Chris Gould, who served from 1991–2001 and now runs his family farm in Illinois. Nearly 9% of U.S. farmers are veterans continuing their service through agriculture.
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