Seneca FFA Brings Hands-On Agriculture Lessons to Elementary Students
By Adisyn Perry
Published: Nov 2, 2026
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SENECA, Mo. —
Members of the Seneca FFA Chapter are collaborating with educators to bring agricultural education to students at Seneca Elementary School through the Agriculture Education on the Move (Ag Moves) program this fall. The initiative reaches over 5,800 elementary students across Missouri.
Ag Moves introduces students to agriculture's role in their daily lives through lessons on:
- Crops
- Livestock
- Soil and water conservation
- Nutrition
- Agricultural careers
Each lesson features a hands-on activity that connects classroom learning to everyday products. Activities may include:
- Germinating soybean seeds
- Exploring soil
- Learning about livestock
"Ag Moves gives students the chance to learn by doing," said Ag Moves Program Director Heather Fletcher. "At the same time, our student educators are gaining experience that builds their confidence and leadership skills."
Many educators involved in the program are Missouri FFA members who attended Ag Moves FFA Partner Training Days in Columbia, Cape Girardeau, Maryville, and Springfield.
During these training sessions, participants delve into the Ag Moves curriculum and learn classroom management strategies to effectively deliver lessons to elementary students.
Fletcher noted that the training allows student educators to share their knowledge in communities across Missouri while developing leadership skills and gaining teaching experience.
"Missouri agriculture understands that agricultural literacy begins at a young age," said Missouri Farmers Care Executive Director Ashley McCarty. "Ag Moves gives elementary students an opportunity to see the connection between agriculture and their daily lives, while giving young leaders the chance to share that story in their own communities."
During the 2025-2026 school year, Ag Moves partner educators reached 13,682 elementary students across Missouri.
The 10-week program is designed to increase agricultural literacy through interactive classroom lessons and farm experiences. Curriculum, materials, and trained educators are provided at no cost to participating schools through the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation and support from organizations in Missouri's agriculture industry.
The program is supported by:
- Missouri soybean farmers and their checkoff
- FCS Financial
- MFA Incorporated
- MFA Oil
- Missouri beef producers and their checkoff
- Missouri Corn
- The Poultry Federation
- Vital Farms
- The Missouri Fertilizer Control Board
- Missouri Pork
- The E.M. Burger Foundation
- The Missouri Veterinary Medical Foundation
A list of schools participating in the fall 2026 semester is available on the Ag Moves website.
For more information about Agriculture Education on the Move, visit AgMoves.com.