Learn more about School-Based Agricultural Education and access a wide range of tools to start your own program.
Building a strong SBAE program starts with understanding its foundations. Empower Youth, Transform Agriculture: An Introductory Guide to School-Based Agricultural Education explores the history, theory of change, and key advocates in government, agriculture, and education to help you lay the groundwork for success.
Teacher Training materials
Teachers are central to the SBAE program, and strengthening their ability to lead activities is a primary goal. This is achieved through structured training, mentoring, coaching, and a robust support system.
Here is a selection of training manuals and accompanying materials, which you can adapt to your local context.
The following four documents can serve as teacher manuals, to guide them as they establish educational school gardens at their school.
Agricultural Student Organizations (ASOs), like 4-H and Young Farmer Clubs, are central to SBAE programs. Organized as club networks, they foster belonging and reshape perceptions of agriculture through shared traditions. The following manuals provide rituals, creeds, and songs that promote values like hard work, stewardship, and unity.