August
"When one has tasted watermelon, he knows what the angels eat."
-Mark Twain
- Oklahoma Fruit of the Month: Watermelon
- Oklahoma Vegetable of the Month: Summer Squash
- New Resource: Fruits and Nuts and Veggies, Oh My! (games, recipes, crafts and more)
- County Fairs and Care of Farm Animals: Healthy Farm Animals Mean Safe Food
- Farmer's Market Week
- Corn Harvest Begins This Month in Oklahoma
- August is National Inventors' Month
- August is National Catfish Month
- More Herbs, Less Salt Day
- Agriculture in Art
Featured Teachers
Oklahoma Ag in the Classroom has many outstanding teachers using AITC lessons in their classrooms. We are pleased and proud to spotlight some of them monthly.
Transcontinental Railroad
The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad occurred on August 15, 1870. What impact did this have on agriculture in Oklahoma and Indian Territories? Look for answers in our new Oklahoma Studies section.
Writing Prompt
You are a cattle rancher on the Cherokee Strip in Indian Territory. Write a letter to your cousin back east describing how the railroad will change your life.
National Trail Mix Day
Celebrate with these lessons and recipe:
Viva la Vida, Watermelons, Frida Kahlo