What Careers are in Ag?
Watch this video to explore the diverse careers available in agriculture, and listen to real life stories from individuals involved in the industry.
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.
What is a Watershed?
Check out these videos to learn about watersheds, and why you should care about their health.
Feeding the World and Protecting the Environment
Learn about the role of fertilizer in federal regulations, best management practices, and sustainable agriculture.
Will a Sheep’s Wool Grow Forever?
Ever wonder what happens when a sheep’s wool isn’t sheered regularly?
Soils Sustain Life
Soil is one of the four things we cannot live without. Soil, Water, Air and Sunlight are needed for all life as we know it. Soils cover the upper crust of the earth. This video series, produced by SSSA, will introduce you to the important topic of soils as a precious natural resource.
What is Fertilizer?
Learn about fertilizer nutrients and their application. Links are provided to additional lesson plans on the topic.
The Science of Nutrients
4R Nutrient Stewardship is the application of nutrients (manures, fertilizers, compost) at the right time of year, right place in the field, right rate and right source of nutrient.
Towers that Harvest Clean Water out of Thin Air?
Developed by Architecture and Vision, this vertical system harvests portable, clean water right from the air through condensation.
Largest Rooftop Farm
Check out this 7-month time lapse at Brooklyn Grange’s farm in NYC. It is 65,000 square feet in size, and currently the largest rooftop farm on the planet!