These materials are made available by the beef checkoff, which is paid by Iowa cattle producers to fund beef education, promotion, and research programs. To order Iowa Education Resources , either send or fax a request on school stationary to receive a free kit. Send the letter to Iowa Beef Industry Council, PO Box 451, Ames, IA 50010. You may view pictures and descriptions of each kit, print off the order form, fill it out and return it. There are also free activity masters to download.
Kids can enter their own recipes in a monthly contest.
IAAC's members include commodity organizations, agricultural educators, and public institutions interested in increasing Iowans' understanding of the importance of agriculture to our economy and our everyday life. Check out the IAAC website for education resources and lesson plans. Iowa Kids Cook Coloring page that teaches food safety, nutrition, has take-home recipe to share with parents. Has information on beef by-products. Includes information and activities on Iowa agriculture, its importance to our state, food safety, nutrition, exporting, land use, etc.