The Kansas Corn Commission’s Kansas Corn STEM program has achieved a significant milestone in the 2023-24 school year, reaching 104,645 students and supporting 3,844 educators across Kansas. Launched in 2016, the program was designed to enhance agriculture education in K-12 classrooms through STEM-based resources and training focused on corn, ethanol, biotechnology, soil, and water.

Kansas Corn STEM began with a single Seed to STEM workshop for 26 middle and high school teachers and has since expanded into a comprehensive initiative. Today, the program offers a library of over 100 lessons and activities, many of which include free supplies for every grade level from PreK to 12. The program’s growth is supported by more than 20 Kansas educators who contribute their expertise to develop and refine the curriculum.

As Kansas Corn Commission Chair Kent Moore noted, the program is essential for building knowledge about agriculture and highlighting career opportunities in science and technology. Kansas Corn STEM continues to evolve, with new offerings like homeschool kits, after-school programs, and educational books, which have further increased its reach. With two dedicated educators on staff, the program also provides in-person presentations at schools statewide.