Emmy Powell
Communications Specialist

Homeschool educators can spark students’ interest in agriculture through garden grants offered by Texas Farm Bureau (TFB).

The Homeschool Garden Grant Program helps students explore where their food, fiber and fuel come from while building a deeper understanding and appreciation of agriculture.

“The garden grant program was created to help students connect with agriculture by experiencing firsthand what it takes to grow and care for a garden,” said Jordan Bartels, TFB associate director of Organization Division, Education and Outreach. “Through these projects, homeschool students can dig into agriculture, build a stronger understanding of food production and gain a deeper appreciation for both the process and the people behind it.”

The program awards 15 homeschool educators $200 grants.

Qualifying projects will provide students with hands-on, experiential learning about agriculture through the funding of a new garden project or improvements to an existing garden or greenhouse.

Aquaponic and hydroponic systems are eligible if they are used to teach food production.

Agricultural concepts must be used in instruction. Projects must directly engage students in hands-on learning that expands knowledge of food production and agricultural practices.

All applications must include a project timeline, a roster of community partners and a comprehensive budget detailing estimated expenses.

Applications are due Aug. 17.

Grant recipients will be given half of the awarded funds upon notification of selection. The remaining funds will be awarded in the spring.

Grant recipients will be required to share an update in January 2027 and to file a final report electronically to TFB by June 1, 2027.

Additional information, eligibility guidelines and the application link can be found on the Ag in the Classroom webpage at texasfarmbureau.org/aitc.

For questions, contact the Education team at 254.751.2569 or edoutreach@txfb.org.