The Agriculture Unboxed Learning Framework

Step 1: Explore: Build the Foundation in Animal Science— Learners build knowledge of animal types, body parts, lifecycles, and production purposes. They begin to connect how nutrition, breeds, and anatomy affect performance and care.

Step 2: Apply the Science: Turning Knowledge into Understanding — Once learners know the basics, they’re ready to put that knowledge to work. This stage bridges information and practice — helping kids see how animal science looks and functions in the real world.

Step 3: Connect: Seeing Agriculture as a System — This final stage helps kids recognize how everything in agriculture fits together — animals, economics, and the environment. They begin to understand how decisions in one area affect the entire system.

Hi, I'm Heather!

With 20+ years of experience and an M.S. in agriculture education and youth development, I am passionate about creating resources that help you as parents and/or educators empower and inspire kids to learn about agriculture, food, and the environment.