Agriculture in the Classroom Field Trip
Haleakalā Ranch
Thurs., April 23 and Fri., April 24, 2026
In 2006, Maui County Farm Bureau launched Agriculture in the Classroom. It has been growing ever since.
What it is: AIC is an annual field trip to a working cattle ranch that includes farmer presentations and on-the-farm field activities, titled Where Would We Be Without Seeds, centered around the life cycle of plants.
Ag in the Classroom is designed for second-graders of any public, private, or charter schools in Maui County who would like to participate. The field trip is free; schools provide their own ground transportation and brown bag lunch.
Ag in the Classroom Video & Activity Booklet
Maui County Farm Bureau is pleased to provide a virtual version of its popular “Agriculture in the Classroom” (AIC) program. The new video and activity booklet feature lessons from local farmers, ranchers and agriculture educators. To receive the video and activity booklet, and/or to sign up for AIC, contact MCFB at education [at] mauicountyfarmbureau.org.
To learn more about the 'Agriculture in the Classroom' video and Booklet follow the link below:
Why we do it: To introduce children to the vital role of agriculture in daily life. Taught by Maui County Farm Bureau board members and community volunteers, Ag in the Classroom may just plant a seed in our keiki that a career in agriculture is a positive choice, with possibilities ranging from in-the-field management and engineering to environmental and food sciences, biochemistry, agricultural economy, technology, research and public policy.
For more information, contact us at:
education[at] mauicountyfarmbureau.org.
Sponsorships are available.
To sign up or for sponsorship opportunities, email us at:
education[at] mauicountyfarmbureau.org.
In addition, Maui County Farm Bureau networks with the College of Tropical Ag and Human Resources (CTAHR) and the Maui School Garden Network to fund school garden programs in Maui schools.
In a second partnership with Maui County Office of Economic Development, Maui County Farm Bureau presents the annual Maui County Agricultural Festival, a signature day-long event every first Saturday in April packed with activities and entertainment. It’s the place to meet our farmers and ranchers, and to taste and buy Maui-grown. (See Maui County Ag Festival page.)
Join us! We’re always looking for passionate community members to help us with our Ag in the Classroom initiatives. Email education[at] mauicountyfarmbureau.org if you would like to volunteer in-class or at the annual field trip.
