STEM Learning Challenge

The Purple Plow engages students in creating solutions for real-world, complex issues related to agriculture.

Learn

Learn by creating solutions for real-world, complex issues related to food, hunger and sustainability.

Compete

Middle school and high school Students can compete in bi-yearly STEM challenges.

Win

The top three challenge entries will win a 3D printer and a $100 Visa gift card and more!

Brought to you by the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture

SPRING 2024 CHALLENGE

Waste Not Want Not

Transform waste into a useful product

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Free Learning Resources

Written by teachers, aligned to national learning standards, and reviewed by industry experts.

Challenge Library

Compete in the current challenge or dive into the challenge library to find great resources for your classroom or after school program learn more.

Puzzlers

If you’re short on time, check out the puzzlers for short, hands-on activities designed to sharpen critical and creative thinking learn more.

For Classroom and Much More

Individuals, groups, and classes in grades 5 through 12 are eligible to enter the competition

Middle School

In-School Lessons

After School Programs

Library Programs

Home School

Scout Troops

4-H Clubs

High School

The Purple Plow Challenge site encourages students to research scenarios and build prototypes to solve problems related to related to food, hunger and sustainability. Read More