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.
Speed of Technology
There is a need for more crops, but harvesting more crops would take up more time. However, thanks to advancements with technology. It now takes about 9 seconds to harvest enough wheat to make 70 loaves of bread.
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Sustainable Cattle
Sustainable cattle production means that farmers need to raise more beef using fewer resources. Use this resource to learn about sustainable cattle raising practices.
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What’s the Limiting Factor?
Agriculture is the foundation for life. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE balances economic, social and environmental factors for long term success.
What is the Limiting Factor?
What is Fertilizer?
Learn about fertilizer nutrients and their application. Links are provided to additional lesson plans on the topic.
Farmers Look After their Livestock
Stories straight from the producer. Learn how farmers take care of their livestock.
What is Gluten?
Gluten is becoming a mainstream topic these days, with gluten-free diets becoming increasingly popular. But what is gluten and why is it important?
Straight Talk on Hormones in Beef
Canada’s Beef Cattle Research Council (BCRC) has collected some interesting stats on the estrogen level in beef.