BISMARCK – Middle- and high-school educators in the state are invited to apply for modern agriculture STEM kits, provided by the North Dakota Department of Agriculture and the North Dakota Ag in the Classroom Program. The kits will allow students to be innovative with technology, learn about sustainable practices in agriculture all while providing a comprehensive understanding of today's agriculture industry. “I encourage educators to take advantage of this opportunity to embed agriculture into their classrooms,” Agriculture Commissioner Doug Goehring said. Educators have until March 2026 to incorporate the kit and lesson plans into their curriculum. For additional questions concerning the application, please contact Agriculture Business Development Coordinator Heather Lang at hlang@nd.gov , 701-328-2308 or 701-595-9120.