Laying Hens
Watch the video to learn about laying hens. Read the article to see Alberta Egg Producer’s answers to student questions.
Dairy Cattle
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Watch this video to learn about the milking process and innovative technologies used on some dairy farms today! Read the article to learn more about dairy cattle, including hot topics like hormones, antibiotics and safety regulations.
Potatoes
Watch this video to see how potatoes are harvested. Read more to discover different potato products and why YOU should eat a potato!
Canola
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Watch this video to see a time lapse of a canola crop seed to harvest. Read more to learn about the health benefits of canola, and the innovative products made from the crop.
Wheat
Do you know which everyday products come from wheat? Read more to learn about wheat production, harvest, and products.
Barley
Learn about barley, it’s health benefits, and products made from this cereal grain!
Corn
Watch the video to see a corn harvest, and read more to learn about the different types of corn, corn products, and other cool corn facts!
What’s the Limiting Factor?
Agriculture is the foundation for life. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE balances economic, social and environmental factors for long term success.
What is the Limiting Factor?
What is Fertilizer?
Learn about fertilizer nutrients and their application. Links are provided to additional lesson plans on the topic.
Straight Talk on Hormones in Beef
Canada’s Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has collected some interesting stats on the estrogen level in beef.