What are AgMags?
The AgMag series is a free, standards-based collection of magazines available in both print and digital formats, designed to support K–6 learning in science, social studies, and language arts. Each grade-specific AgMag, published for kindergarten through sixth grade, is thoughtfully developed to match students’ reading levels and interests, fostering curiosity, engagement, and meaningful learning for all students.
AgMags are created by Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom and are aligned to Minnesota Academic Standards and National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes, helping students better understand where their food, fiber, and fuel come from.
Inside the AgMags
The AgMag Series is composed of nonfiction magazines that students can read and keep. Each AgMag issue includes:
- Stories about real Minnesota farmers and agricultural businesses
- Information about plants and animals grown in Minnesota
- Photos and topics that help students connect agriculture to their home, school, and community
Grade K-6 have their own dedicated Fall and Spring issues, thoughtfully designed to build agricultural understanding.
Why Do Educators Use AgMags?
Educators like the AgMag Series because it:
- Seamlessly integrates into science, social studies and language arts curricula.
- Enhances textbooks and other curricular materials
- Supports grade-specific standards-based instruction
- Can be accessed in both print and digital formats
- Is completely free for Minnesota classrooms
The AgMag Series includes free companion lesson plans for each issue. These lesson plans follow Minnesota academic standards and National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes.
How do you get AgMags?
Teachers can visit mnagmag.org/order-free-resources to:
- Sign up for free printed AgMags
- Access free teacher guides and lesson plans
- Explore online resources that match each issue
- Order a copy for each of your students
What’s on the AgMag Website?
The AgMag website is a place where educators can find ready-to-use classroom resources that support agricultural learning.
Teacher Guides and Lesson Plans
Free companion resources for each AgMag issue, aligned to Minnesota Academic Standards and National Agricultural Literacy Outcomes for each grade level K-6.
The Ag Terms Glossary helps students build agriculture vocabulary and supports reading comprehension.
Minnesota Agriculture Products
Web pages that highlight specialty crops and commodities raised in Minnesota, helping students connect learning to their state.
Digital versions of each grade-level AgMag for easy classroom use and student access. Students can explore issues page by page online, with quizzes for grades 2–6 and additional learning features.
Videos that introduce students to the many careers connected to agriculture.
