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.
What’s Your pH?
Students learn how pH affects nutrient uptake in plants. Students then measure the pH in soil samples and determine if/how their soil should be modified through soil amendments. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
Properties of Soils (Gr. 9-12)
In this hands on activity, students examine what happens to different types of soil when mixed with water. Next, students explore the components of soil (sand, silt, and clay) and examine how these particles effect water retention and air space in the soil. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
Properties of Soils (Gr. 6-8)
Students learn that soil is made of different components such as sand, silt, and clay and examine how these particles effect water absorption and air space in the soil. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
Plant Nutrient Deficiencies (Gr. 9-12)
Students will discover that just like humans, plants also need a balance of essential nutrients to be healthy. Students will also diagnose plant nutrient deficiencies, define fertilizers as a source of plant nutrients, and appreciate that fertilizers help to restore a healthy balance of soil nutrients for crops. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
Plant Nutrient Deficiencies (Gr. 6-8)
In this lesson, students learn about fertilizers and their role in plant nutrition. Students will also learn about the need to replenish nutrient balance in agricultural soils, and discuss how people and crops can suffer from nutrient deficiencies. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
Learn, Protect, and Promote Water!
In this hands on activity, students demonstrate the water cycle and learn the potential for our water supply to become contaminated. Learning outcomes include: water sources, water pollution, and water protection. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
Filling the Global Grocery Bag
Students learn what factors affect a country’s ability to produce their own food and how food expenses differ throughout the world. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.