Why Are Dairy Cows Skinny?
Hear from a real dairy producer why dairy cows are skinny. You can even ask them a question about dairy cattle or milk!
Agricultural Resources
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ARABLE LAND:
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Amount Lost: (ha) *since Jan 1999
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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.
Agricultural Land-Use Maps
How much do you know about land-use around the world? Find out by exploring these agricultural land-use maps. You might be surprised by your findings!
Live Population Stats
Learn about population growth and population density using this interactive resource.
Which Countries Have the Least Available Fresh Water?
As a class complete the following activity to explore where all the world’s fresh water is and why that is important to agriculture.
How Reducing Food Waste Could Ease Climate Change
As a class or part of an additional assignment, read the following article and discuss the relationship between food waste and climate change.