Responsible food. Grown by local farmers and ranchers. A vast array of crops and livestock are often grown close to your home.
But most Texans are now four or five generations removed from the farm. We think it’s important they reconnect to agriculture. That’s why we focus on facts through our traveling exhibits throughout the state.
Doorways to Agriculture
From the great State Fair in Dallas to the Rio Grande Valley Livestock Show and many points in between, Doorways to Agriculture is Texas Farm Bureau’s exhibit displayed at fairs and stock shows across the state. It opens the door to the captivating world of Texas agriculture.
Whether you live in the country or the heart of a big city, most items you use every day begin on a farm. Doorways to Agriculture is our way of inviting you in to discover all the ways Texas farmers and ranchers impact your life.
The Doorways to Agriculture experience features interactive, walk-through trailers designed to engage the public about Texas crops and livestock. These exhibits create a fun, engaging environment for visitors of all ages to learn about agriculture through hands-on activities and games. Key features include state-of-the-art touchscreen kiosks, live commodity demonstrations and a theater showcasing original TFB-produced videos.
Snap a photo in our photo area. Dig into farm facts through games. Spin cotton into thread. Or stroll through our trailer to see just how much agriculture is involved in your life.
Fall 2025 schedule:
- Tri-State Fair (Amarillo): Sept. 12-20
- State Fair of Texas (Dallas): Sept. 26 – Oct. 19
Doorways to Agriculture Internship
College students are encouraged to apply for one-week internship opportunities with Texas Farm Bureau’s Doorways to Agriculture exhibit at major livestock shows and events across the state.
Interns will play a vital role in promoting Texas agriculture and its products to thousands of attendees, including student tour groups. This opportunity offers valuable experience in agricultural education and public engagement.
Participants who successfully complete the internship will also receive a scholarship.
Click here for more details on the internship and eligibility requirements.
Mobile Learning Barn
Flexible. Versatile. Hands on. Connect!
Agriculture has a great story to tell. And Texas Farm Bureau’s Mobile Learning Barn is the perfect opportunity for county Farm Bureaus to tell it at agricultural fairs, Ag Days, county livestock shows and schools.
The trailer can feature up to seven different crops and livestock, including corn, cotton, grain sorghum, pork, cattle and others. Samples of different commodities and their by-products are also displayed. It’s not only visual, but interactive, as well.
Nine mobile learning barns are placed across the state.
To learn more or book a unit, contact your local county Farm Bureau office, email MLB@txfb.org or call 254.751.2273.
