Crop Nutrient Calculator
Did you know that all crops require 17 nutrients to grow?
Or that different crops remove different amounts of nutrients from the soil when harvested?
Agricultural Resources
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Note: World population is complex. The United Nations says it is likely that our population reached eight billion in late 2022, but some algorithms from other credible sources like this counter have not reached eight billion yet.
Cheese – Farm to Table
Discover how cheese is processed – from a Canadian family dairy farm to your table.
Watch this 360 video to see how it works.
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.
Apple Genetics
Students learn about apple genetics related to production through a hands-on activity, which explores the characteristics of apple varieties. Students will apply their knowledge of heredity and genetics to discover how new varieties of apples are developed through cross-breeding techniques. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.