From Sunflower Fields to School Meals
Central Minnesota Summer Teacher Tour
July 15, 2026
Little Falls, MN
Join Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom for a one-day, in-person professional development experience designed for K-12 educators.
Summer Teacher Tours provide firsthand exposure to agricultural production, food systems and community partnerships while equipping educators with standards-based resources to bring agriculture into their classrooms.
About This Year’s Tour
Date: July 15, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
CEUs: 8
Cost: $50
Lunch included
Tour Stops
Join us in Central Minnesota for a day filled with learning, connection and discovery.
Experience the beauty of Minnesota sunflower fields and cattle pastures while learning directly from the farmers who help fill tables in our communities and school cafeterias. Explore how Black Angus beef is raised, how sunflowers are grown and pressed into oil, and how Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and Farm to School partnerships connect local farms to students.
Throughout the day, you will gain a deeper understanding of how agriculture, food systems and community work together to ensure tables are filled with nourishing food and shared experiences. Enjoy local foods for lunch, participate in hands-on activities and connect with fellow educators who are passionate about agricultural literacy.
You will leave with meaningful insights, practical resources and renewed inspiration to bring the story of Minnesota agriculture back to your classroom.
What is a Teacher Tour?
The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Program (MAITC) offers Summer Teacher Tours as a unique professional development opportunity for K–12 educators.
Participants observe and experience current agricultural production, processing and distribution techniques while exploring standards-based, agriculture-themed lesson plans and resources. Educators collaborate and reflect on how to integrate agriculture into science, social studies, language arts, math and nutrition to enhance student learning.
Registration
Spots are limited.
Submit to Your District
Need to submit a payment request to your district to attend? Use the fillable form below! Online registration is still required even if your district is mailing in payment.
