Education

Looking to enrich your students’ understanding of agriculture? We can help. Through our links and educational kits, we can give you the tools to help your students understand just how important agriculture and the turkey industry is to the economy of our state.

Get To Know Us – Speakers Bureau

Our turkey farmers are available to speak to your classroom! If you are interested in scheduling a speaker, please contact MTGA info@minnesotaturkey.com  or 763/682-2171 to discuss date options.

Ranelius Scholarship

The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association’s Ranelius Scholarship Program is designed to encourage students who are or plan to enroll in a post-secondary educational institution in Minnesota to prepare for a career in some phase of the poultry industry. A total of $2,000 annually is available to distribute to worthy candidate(s).

pdf download Scholarship Overview
pdf download Scholarship Application

Attention Teachers

Our “Talkin’ Turkey” educational kits provide students with a fun and active learning experience designed to enhance their knowledge of the turkey industry and Minnesota agriculture. Please contact us for details.

Food Academy Agricultural & Food Sciences Academy
The Academy is a unique learning experience that offers project-based learning and advanced studies in agricultural sciences, food sciences, life sciences, and natural resources.
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom Minnesota Ag in the Classroom
Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom is a school-based education program helping students in grades K-12 gain broad-based agricultural knowledge.