Is Organic Food Worth the Cost?
Are organic foods really healthier than non-organic foods? Are they better for animals? Are they better for the environment? Bjorn Lomborg, president of the Copenhagen Consensus Center, explains.
The Story of Agriculture and the Green Economy
Watch this video to gain insight into the current challenges faced by the agriculture industry, and learn about what is being done to ensure sustainable agricultural development for the future.
Crop Nutrients
Plant need to eat, just like you and me. Check out this video to learn how farmers provide nutrients to their crops and maximize yields through best management practices.
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.
Crop Protection
Learn about crop protection and pesticide use from this Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan Resource.
Grain Safety
The number of grain entrapments in Canada is on the rise. The Canadian Agricultural Safety Association (CASA) is doing something about it. Watch the video to learn more.
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 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.