Plant Breeding
What have you heard about plant breeding? Do you think you know what it is? Find out, and learn about plant breeding from this Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan Resource.
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.
Crop Protection
Learn about crop protection and pesticide use from this Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan Resource.
Worried About Hormones in Beef?
Don’t worry! Your body naturally produces hormones and so does every plant and animal.
Honey Bees
Bees are one of the reasons we have food and the only reason we have honey! Check out what the American Beekeeping Federation has to say about the Honey Bee.
Laying Hens
Watch the video to learn about laying hens. Read the article to see Alberta Egg Producer’s answers to student questions.