

Ag Literacy at the Fair
Happy Monday! Hope you are all had a chance to visit the wonderful Linn County Fair. I had the opportunity to attend Youth and Farm...


Day in the Life of a Farmer
Mount Vernon Kindergarten through Second Grade Students Participate in a week-long Agriculture Inspired Day Camp. Mrs. Dix, a Mount...


April Hatching Program
Wow April was a wonderful whirlwind! It is hard to believe we begin round two today! Let me take you back to the beginning... Back in...

Spring Agriculture Lessons
Wow what a fun couple of months! It might not feel like spring outside but it sure does feel like spring in the classroom! Students all...


How do Crop Farmers Celebrate Earth Day?
Crop farmers work directly with the soil so how do they celebrate Earth Day? We have highlighted 5 actions many farmers take to protect...


Pizz-A-Thon
80+ Fourth Grade Students participated in Pizz-A-Thon at Echo Hill Elementary. Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Sarah Russell and Ryan Kreher,...


Got Milk?
Students, Friends and Family stormed the Linn County STEM Festival despite Iowa Weather! Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. to...

The 100th Day of School
It is hard to believe the 100th day of school is almost here! Many of us will reach 100 on different days due to snow days, holiday...


By-Product Field Trip
I'm a by-product of ___________, and you use me to keep cuts and scrapes clean. Once you stick me on, I'll help you heal! What am I? Did...


Engaging Holiday Lessons
Hello everyone! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! It is Friday, only a couple of days until family gatherings and stuffed tummies. I am...