GoAg! is a regional campaign to educate our youth about the opportunities in agriculture, to raise awareness regarding the diversity within those opportunities and to increase enrollment in agriculture certificate and degree programs.
Opening a student’s eyes to the world of agriculture can lead to a lifelong appreciation for the food and fiber that agriculture produces. Teachers are invaluable in this regard. Here teachers can find resources for students interested in ag careers, internship opportunities, and classroom resources including lesson plans, grant opportunities, and more.
OPPORTUNITIES
GoAg! Now Agriculture Advocate of the Year
The Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association and GoAg! are proud to honor one Yuma County K-12 educator who is actively engaged in classroom instruction and connects students to agriculture through innovative learning. The GoAg! Now Agriculture Advocate of the Year is an outstanding educator who fosters agriculture literacy and inspires student understanding of the importance of agriculture. The educator selected for this honor will receive a $2,500 award.
Educators play a vital role in cultivating agriculture literacy and inspiring the next generation’s knowledge of and appreciation for agriculture. Community members, including students, parents, colleagues, and administrators, are encouraged to nominate an educator who incorporates agriculture into their classroom through engaging and innovative teaching practices.
Nominate a deserving educator today and help the Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association and GoAg! recognize an exceptional educator who is inspiring learning, fostering agriculture literacy, and making a lasting impact on Yuma County students!
Timeline:
- Nominations open: November 9, 2026
- Nominations close: December 12, 2026
GoAg! Now Mini Grants
Yuma Fresh Vegetable Association and GoAg! are offering mini grants up to $1,500 to support the integration of agriculture into learning environments in Yuma County. These mini grants are designed to initiate new projects or expand existing programs that promote ag literacy. Grant funds can be used to develop innovative lessons, activities, classroom resources, guest speakers, outreach programs, field trips and other projects.
Application deadline was 10/25/2026
Ag Lab – The Future Starts Here
USDA resource for teachers.
New Lesson Plans for 3rd Grade Educators
3rd Grade lesson plan and materials available.
There’s something for EVERYONE in Ag!
Special thanks to our partners at the University of Arizona and Arizona Western College for their continued support.
