Make Ag Core: Why Agriculture Belongs Next to Math, Science & English

We eat food every single day, but most of us have no clue where it actually comes from. (Yes, I’m looking at you — and the 16 million Americans who think chocolate milk comes from brown cows.)

In this episode, we’re digging into why agricultural education shouldn’t be treated like a random elective — it deserves a spot right next to math, science, and English as a core subject. We’ll break down the history of our school system, how agriculture got sidelined, and why that’s left us with a massive agricultural literacy gap.

We’ll talk about why this matters for your health, your wallet, and the planet — plus, we’ll look at success stories from schools and programs that are already doing it right. And yes, we’re planting the first seeds of an idea I’m calling “Make Ag Core” — a push to bring ag education to every classroom.

If you care about food, sustainability, or just want kids to know where their hamburgers actually come from, this episode is for you.

This is just the beginning. But I need YOUR help to spread the word. Please share this episode. Send to your local ag teacher, your friends in education, or your local school board. Let's start the initiative to #MakeAg Core