Students will examine the film Farmland to compare conventional and organic farming practices and gain basic knowledge of genetically engineered crops. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 9-12 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
Students will recognize the importance of fuel energy and the fact that agriculture can produce biofuel; students will identify career opportunities in the biofuel industry. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
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.
Learn about crop protection and pesticide use from this Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan Resource.
This lesson is designed for students in grades 9-12 to discuss genetically modified crops and the technology behind their existence. The activity provides students with both for and against arguments to give them a well rounded perspective on this controversial crop science.
The Peterson Farm Brothers are hardworking, fifth generation farmers from Kansas. See firsthand what it’s like to feed cows, plant corn, fix equipment, make a fence, harvest wheat, swath hay and so much more.
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Watch this video to see a time lapse of a canola crop seed to harvest. Read more to learn about the health benefits of canola, and the innovative products made from the crop.
Do you know which everyday products come from wheat? Read more to learn about wheat production, harvest, and products.
Watch the video to see a corn harvest, and read more to learn about the different types of corn, corn products, and other cool corn facts!