From Farm Fields to Football Fields

From Farm Fields to Football Fields is a multi-year program in partnership with the Arizona Farm Bureau and the University of Arizona Football program. This unique program will allow students to see the importance of agriculture to the game of football. From the field to the football to the uniforms to the fan favorite snacks, none of these things would be possible without farms and ranches. Participate in this engaging program to show your students the importance of agriculture in their everyday life and the game of football as well as introduce them to a variety of in-demand careers!

Any classroom and any school can participate in this FREE program! Participating classrooms will:

  • Receive a From Farm Fields to Football Fields Poster for each students
  • Will have the opportunity to pen pal with an Arizona farmer and rancher
  • Will receive educational videos, lessons, and activities to accompany the pen pal program

Sign up to participate in this engaging program. Each teacher that wishes to participate should complete the google form HERE.


2023-2024 School Year

SEPTEMBER
Pen pal with an Arizona rancher and learn all about cattle on the ranch. Introduce your students to the many byproducts of cattle through the included lesson plans and activities (provided digitally). 

OCTOBER
Pen pal with an Arizona turf farmer to see just what it takes to grow that beautiful field of grass. You will also be able to interact with the staff who cares for the field throughout the season. 

NOVEMBER
Pen pal with an Arizona cotton farmer to learn all about this very important Arizona Five C. Although the uniform incorporates many types of fibers in the tech gear, cotton is still an important part of the game!


2024-2025 School Year  

SEPTEMBER
Pen pal with an Arizona rancher and learn all about cattle on the ranch. Introduce your students to the many byproducts of cattle through the included lesson plans and activities (provided digitally).

OCTOBER
Pen pal with an Arizona vegetable farmer to see just what it takes to grow all those vegetables needed to fuel the player both on and off the field..

NOVEMBER
Pen pal with an Arizona dairy farmer to learn all about how 3 -A-Day with dairy is made possible with our fabulous Arizona dairy cows.