New Roots Farm Incubator Virtual Field Trip
As we continue our virtual field trips to different farms across Minnesota, we are delighted to share with a very […]
Goldenrust Virtual Farm Visit
Minnesota Ag in the Classroom has partnered with Midwest Dairy to host 5 virtual field trips to celebrate Farm to School month. We want to meet farmers who are providing food that many students get to eat in their school cafeterias and food service programs.
Ahlgren Dairy Farm Virtual Field Trip
As part of Farm to School Month, we partnered with Midwest Dairy to visit farms across Minnesota that have a connection to their school providing local food. During this visit, we were headed to Central Minnesota, where we have the Ahlgren family, Sarah and Rick. Darwin, Minnesota, is home to the largest ball of twine, and is also the community where Ahlgren Dairy calls home.
Harvest Season
The air is crisp, the leaves are turning, and pumpkins glow in a row with silly faces. That can only […]
All About Apples!
Throughout the month of October we have been partnering with Midwest Dairy to host 5 virtual field trips to celebrate […]
Chickens, and Pigs, and Dairy Cows – OH MY!
Minnesota is home to a wide variety of agricultural animals that provide us with food and many other items we use every day! My daughters and I thought it would be fun to highlight two breakfast ideas that include products from three Minnesota-grown animals – chickens (eggs), pigs (Canadian bacon) and dairy cattle (cheese).
Garden Harvest – Cooking up tasty treats!
I hope everyone is enjoying the summer! If there is one positive to come from the summer of 2020, I would have to say that besides the extra time with the kids (most things cancelled) my garden is looking the best it ever has! And I have been harvesting lots of yummy, fresh veggies for my family. I would love to hear what you have been growing in your school and home gardens as well. Please share in the ‘Leave a Reply’ section at the bottom! We would LOVE to hear from you.
Honey and Crops
Bees have always fascinated me. And because I love to learn more about the world around me, I wanted to learn more about the business of making honey. Hence, “making honey” is part of our current virtual ag tour. Along with honey, I also am intrigued by the ingenuity used by farmers on their crop farms.
Minnesota Trees and Timber
I have lived my entire life in north central Minnesota and have been surrounded by trees. Having our summer teacher tours affected by COVID-19 made us a little unsure of what route to take for the summer of 2020 and we decided to take a leap and try virtual tours hosted over five weeks.
