Beef in the Classroom
We make cooking with beef in the classroom easy, budget friendly, and an educational experience your students will enjoy.
Pasture to Plate Presentation
Prepared presentation to walk your student through the entire pasture to plate process for the beef industry.
Material Order Form
Recipes, beef cut charts, and classroom-ready resources to make learning about beef fun and delicious!
Reimbursement Form
Get support for hands-on cooking lessons and nutrition education with the Beef in the Classroom Grant.
All funding for FY26 has been awarded. Reimbursement request will be accepted again starting October 1, 2026.
How the Program Works
Step 1: Request any educational materials needed via the "Order Materials" button linked above.
Step 2: Teach your students the provided Pasture to Plate presentation, link above.
Step 3: After students have gained an understanding of where their beef comes from, it's time to cook! Visit beefitswhatsfordinner.com for recipe inspiration. Be sure to capture pictures of your students cooking as you will need proof for reimbursement.
Step 4: Submit a reimbursement request via the link above. Follow the directions on the form before submitting. All cuts of beef are eligible for reimbursement.
In the Classroom Resources
Explore free educational tools from the Missouri Beef Industry Council alongside trusted programs from our statewide partners. From classroom resources to school lunch initiatives, these programs connect students, teachers, and communities to the vital role agriculture plays in everyday life.
Ag Education on the Move
AEOTM classroom-based program, teaches elementary school children about where their food comes from, how farmers support their community, and much more.
MO Beef Kids
The MO Beef Kids program connects schools and their food service professionals to cattle farmers and ranchers to "beef" up school lunches.
MO Farm Bureau
Agriculture has no subject matter boundaries and can become a part of social studies, language arts, science, math, environmental education, art, music, or in a combination of areas that effectively integrate key agricultural principles.
3D Beef Lesson Plans
Engaging, hands-on learning for every grade level
These free lesson plans use a 3D beef cuts model to bring agriculture and food science to life. With activities tailored for elementary through high school, students explore where beef comes from, learn key cuts, and connect their knowledge to real-world cooking, nutrition, and marketing. Each lesson is flexible, fun, and ready to use—with or without the physical model.