Preserving and Protecting Water Discussion
Break students into small groups. Have each group brainstorm ways we can conserve and protect water.
Agricultural Resources
WORLD POPULATION:
Births this year:
Deaths this year:
Deaths this year:
ARABLE LAND:
(ha)
Amount Lost: (ha) *since Jan 1999
(ha)
Amount Lost: (ha) *since Jan 1999
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.
Science of Farming: Impact of Local Resources on Decision Making
Farmers must use the resources they have to make informed decisions.
Do People Waste Food?
It’s important for students to understand why resources are important. Take some time to help your students understand the risks of food security as we strive to feed a growing population. There are food security risks in all parts of the world, and there is one prominent threat that we all contribute to—food waste.
California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Virtual Tours
Learn about where your onion rings come from and growing tomatoes and cucumbers with hydroponic technology