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Arkansas Farm Bureau (Ag in the Classroom)

Arkansas Ag in the Classroom Outstanding Teacher Award

A yearly Arkansas Farm Bureau award for a teacher who uses agriculture in everyday lessons: $1,000, an iPad Air and a trip to the national conference.

Amount
$1,000, an iPad Air, and a paid trip to the National Ag in the Classroom Conference
Can a for-profit school apply?
?Unclear: ask the funder
Deadline
Next round not posted
Who this fits
Private school · MicroschoolFor certified Pre-K to 12 teachers in Arkansas who bring agriculture into non-agriculture subjects. Public school isn't required, but the teacher must be certified.?Religious schools: not stated, ask the funder
New schools
Not stated for new schools
Where
Arkansas only
Last checked
Oct 9, 2026on arfb.com
See the funder’s page↗(opens arfb.com in a new tab)

Unconfirmed: check with the funder

We couldn’t confirm these on an official page. Treat them as open questions, not facts.

  • ?2027 dates: not posted yet.
  • ?Does “certified teacher” mean state teacher certification? Many microschool and private school teachers aren't state certified. Ask Farm Bureau.

What to do now

  1. Step 1: Watch the Farm Bureau education page for the 2027 application (last year it opened in January)
  2. Step 2: Gather examples of agriculture in your lessons
  3. Step 3: Apply or ask someone to nominate you
  4. Step 4: Questions: Donette Spann, 501-228-1222

Funders change their requirements. Check the official page before you apply. Getting ready? See what funders usually ask for.

Who can apply

“Any certified teacher currently engaged in classroom instruction at the Pre-K through 12th grade level who is integrating agricultural concepts into non-agricultural curricula”
In the funder’s own words, from arfb.com, checked Oct 9, 2026.

Teachers can apply themselves or be nominated by other teachers, principals, parents, community leaders or county Farm Bureau leaders. Past winners can't apply. The state winner may go on to the national award.

  • Certified teacher, Pre-K to 12, in Arkansas
  • Uses agriculture in non-agriculture lessons
  • Online application

Timing

Yearly. The 2026 award opened January 6 and closed March 6, 2026. 2027 dates aren't posted yet.

Not legal or tax advice. Whether your school should be for-profit or a nonprofit, or take on a loan, is a decision for your CPA or attorney. Always confirm the details on the funder’s own page before you apply.

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