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Plants They are the only living things that make their own food. They are also the source of food for every other living thing. Plants become our medicines, fibers, paper […]

Where do the supplies come from that are made into the things we eat, wear, and use every day? The raw materials come from Earth’s natural, renewable resources through the work of farmers and

What would people living in towns and cities do if there were no farmers? Where would they get food? Wool? Building supplies? Flowers, trees, and shrubs? Farmers are producers of

Many of today’s farms are high-tech places. How much do you know about technology on farms? Which of the following is not used on farms today? Robots to milk cows

From Ancient Days to 1900 Native Americans Long before immigrants arrived and Minnesota became a state, the Ojibwe (sometimes called Anishinaabe) and the Dakota Native Americans farmed. The Ojibwe lived in the

State Tree: Red (Norway) Pine Chosen: 1953 Red (Norway) pine trees can grow over 100 feet tall. What is the average life span of a red pine tree? State Grain:

What makes Minnesota such a great state for agriculture? Many soil types, terrains, and climate that are good for growing plants and animals. What Is a Biome? Soil types, terrains, and climate are some of the things that caused biomes to

Minnesota is a great place for agriculture. But not all things grow everywhere in Minnesota. Weather and soil are different across the state. That is why there are different things

Students at Jefferson Elementary in New Ulm, Minnesota, wanted to grow carrots to eat in the spring. But if they waited to plant until the ground was not frozen, the

Plants are an important part of agriculture. Here are many plants and the products made from them. Can you figure out which product is made from which plant? Why are plants