Giving Tuesday
Every Gift Plants the Seeds of Curiosity
Your gift today helps students—both in Wisconsin and across the country—discover where their food comes from.
Together, we can grow hands-on learning opportunities that connect students to the science, technology, and innovation that bring food from the field to the table. Help us inspire the next generation of problem-solvers, farmers, and food innovators.
Why Agricultural Education Matters
Agriculture is at the heart of our communities, yet many students have never experienced how food is grown, processed, or brought to their tables. Food + Farm Exploration Center bridges that gap through interactive exhibits, field trips, cooking labs, and STEM-based learning programs that make agriculture come alive.
Did you know?
By 2050, food production may need to increase by nearly 70% to feed the nearly 10 billion people expected worldwide. Meeting that demand sustainably will depend on innovation, technology, and the next generation of agricultural leaders. We are on a mission to ensure people are engaged to understand this global challenge. Source: Food and Agricultural Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
When you give, you help:
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Keep field trips affordable for local schools and youth groups
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Provide free and low-cost programs for families and educators
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Fund new lesson kits and STEM resources for classrooms nationwide
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Expand our outreach so more children experience the wonder of food and farming
The Impact of Your Donation
Every dollar directly supports agricultural education:
$10 → Supplies for educational activities
$25 → Books for literacy and agriculture programs
$50 → Field trip experience for one student
$75 → Materials for STEM kits used by schools and homeschool groups
$100+ → Keeps outreach programs free and accessible to all
Every gift—large or small—plants the seeds of curiosity and cultivates future agricultural innovators.
Did you know?
42% of people don’t realize Lay’s chips come from real potatoes. That’s why agricultural education matters—because understanding food starts with understanding farming. Source: The Wall Street Journal
Our Growth in Action
Every gift creates ripples of impact. Here’s how your support is helping us reach more students each year through hands-on agricultural learning.
Outreach Visits: 3,045 students reached in 2024 → 3,600 in 2025 → a 15% increase!
Field Trips: 6,800 students participated in 2024 → 7,700 in 2025 → a 13% increase!
That’s 21,145 educational experiences delivered in just two years—each one connecting students to the science, technology, and innovation that bring food from the field to the table. Your gift can help us reach even more learners.
Join a Growing Community
When you donate, you’re joining a community of people who care about the future of agriculture and the food systems that sustain us. Each gift strengthens connections between farms, classrooms, and families—creating a generation that understands and values the work it takes to feed our world.
Together, we’re growing more than crops—we’re growing curiosity, understanding, and hope.
Give Now & Make a Difference
Frequently Asked Questions
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Our campaign runs November 1–December 9, 2025, with Giving Tuesday on December 2. All gifts made during this time, or outside campaign dates, directly support hands-on agricultural learning at Food + Farm Exploration Center.
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Every dollar supports agricultural education programs—from field trips and outreach visits to free classroom resources and STEM kits for schools across Wisconsin and beyond.
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Yes! Food + Farm Exploration Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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Absolutely. You can donate online through our secure portal, send a check by mail, or contact our team via email to see other ways to give and donation opportunities.
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Just $50 helps fund a field trip for one student. Larger gifts support new STEM kits, classroom visits, and outreach that bring agriculture to life for thousands of learners each year.