About Adopt-A-Cowboy

MISSION STATEMENT

The UF/IFAS Extension Adopt a Cowboy program is an educational effort aimed to increase the knowledge and understanding of 4th grade public, private, and homeschool students in Florida about the significance of Florida's beef cattle industry in shaping our state's history, environment, and food supply. 

METHODS

The program involves engaging educational experiences that promote knowledge, appreciation of heritage, and environmental stewardship. Impact: By connecting students with Florida's past, fostering understanding of sustainable practices, and highlighting the industry's role in our food chain, students will be better able to contribute to a more sustainable, culturally enriched, and food-secure Florida. 

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Register your classroom

Registration is quick and easy. Simply fill out the online application to get started!

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Your Class is assigned a cowboy.

After registration and account set-up is complete, your class will be assigned a cowboy. You will receive a suggested schedule for classroom activities.

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Participate in activities.

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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Get Matched

Teachers register their class and we pair them with a real Florida 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.