Real cowboys.

Real classroom connections.

Adopt A Cowboy pairs 4th grade classrooms with real cowboys for a full school year of engaged learning.

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300+
Classrooms

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Committed
Partners

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Full Year
Programming

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

We connect classrooms directly with real cowboys.

There are many agricultural education programs, but Adopt A Cowboy is unique: students build a real relationship with their "Adopted Cowboy" throughout the entire school year — not just a one-time presentation.


Through live virtual visits, educational videos, and authentic experiences, students learn where their food comes from while forming lasting connections with the people of Florida's cattle industry.

Authentic, hands-on learning for elementary students

Educational videos & interactive learning resources

Live virtual ranch visit with your adopted cowboy

Completely free for Florida schools

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HOW IT WORKS

A full year of authentic ranch-to-classroom learning

Four simple steps create a meaningful, season-long connection between your classroom and a real cowboy.

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Get Matched

Teachers register their class and we pair them with a real cowboy — your 'Adopted Cowboy' for the school year.

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Interactive Learning

Throughout the year,  your students engage in fun learning activities like Cattle Tales book, Color the Ranch contest, and Beef-O-Bingo.

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Meet Your Cowboy

After learning about their cowboy's role all year long, your classroom will be excited to meet their cowboy live!

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Lifelong Impact

Students gain a lifetime of benefit as they recognize the importance of a sustainability, heritage, and food security.

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Get Matched

Teachers register their class and we pair them with a real Florida cowboy — your 'Adopted Cowboy' for the school year.

Laptop with a person on screen and a chat bubble, representing a video call or online messaging interface

Interactive Learning

Throughout the year,  your students engage in fun learning activities like Cattle Tales book, Color the Ranch Contest, and Beef-O-Bingo.

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Meet Your Cowboy

After learning about their cowboy's role all year long, your classroom will be excited to meet their cowboy live!

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Lifelong Impact

Students gain a lifetime of benefit as they recognize the importance of a sustainability, heritage, and food security.

SPONSORS & PARTNERS

Made possible by Florida's cattle community

We're grateful to the ranches, organizations, and businesses that make these classroom connections possible.