New York Agriculture in the Classroom Virtual Field Trips
Explore a variety of agriculture practices and initiatives in this virtual field trip series.
Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Virtual Field Trips
Visit beef farms, grain operations, tree farms and more from the comfort of your home and classroom.
Farm Chat ®
Iowa Agriculture Literacy Foundation Farm Chat ® provides a variety of virtual tours related to the agriculture industry featuring the environment, harvest, poultry and swine. Exploring topics from farming then and now to hatching chicks and caring for beef cattle, the Farm Chat brings the farm experience to you.
Livestock’s Role in Feeding the World Sustainably
Livestock (such as cattle, chickens, pigs and sheep) play an important role in our society, economy and environment.
The Future of Farming
snapAG
snapAG is a series of resources created by Agriculture in the Classroom Canada.
These short, infographic style documents invite students and teachers alike to explore the hot topics affecting the agriculture industry today. Topics range from organics, biotechnology, GMOs, livestock, and more!
Organic and Synthetic Pesticides
Prevention is the first line of defence on both organic and conventional farms. However, when pest problems persist; pesticides are an important tool for protecting crops and ultimately our food supply.
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Grain Farm Technology
Today’s grain farmers use sophisticated technologies to make farming more efficient, profitable and environmentally friendly.
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Irrigation
Irrigation is key to global food security. World-wide, irrigation produces 40% of global food supplies. In Canada, only 8.5% of Canadian farms use irrigation; the rest rely solely on rain for crop watering.
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Fertilizer
Plants require nutrients to grow. As plants grow, they use nutrients from the soil. When they are harvested, they take those nutrients with them and so they need to be replenished for the next crop.
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