Antibiotics in Food
Are you concerned that antibiotics might be in your food? Have you heard of a “withdrawal period?
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Biosecurity
Are you wondering why some farmers don’t want you to visit their chicken or pig barn? It is not because they have something to hide – it’s because they want to keep their animals healthy!
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Aquaculture in Canada
Farming can also take place in tanks, ponds, lakes and ocean. Aquaculture is the farming of aquatic organisms in fresh or salt water.
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Voluntary Milking System
Thanks to the implementation of a Voluntary Milking System, cows on this Canadian family dairy farm can decide when they would like to be milked.
Watch this 360 video to see how it works.
Farm Food 360
Immerse yourself – literally – in virtual Canadian farm and food tours.
Farm and Food Care Ontario is providing users with the opportunity to explore real life Canadian farms and food processing facilities.
Agriculture More than Ever
Ag More Than Ever is an industry-driven cause made up of hundreds of partners and thousands of agvocates from across the country, all committed to improving perceptions, dispelling myths and creating positive dialogue about Canadian ag. They provide resources and a forum for agvocates to tell the real, positive story of Canadian ag.
Conserving Bumble Bees
Through a case study approach, this lesson introduces the importance of bumble bees and other pollinators. Students will examine population surveys and use the scientific method to discuss possible causes for the decline of pollinators. Students will then determine which strategies are most successful in attracting and supporting bumble bee populations. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
Beef: A Healthy Option
Students will learn about the nutritional content of beef and use role playing and research to describe why zinc, iron, protein, and vitamin B12 are important to healthy living. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
Ag Games & Webquests
Looking to play more Agriculture related games? Look no further! Test your Ag knowledge, play egg-xellent games to learn how eggs travel from the farm to your plate, or discover what it really takes to feed the world with Journey2050 and Farmers2050 through this National Ag in the Classroom Resource.