Minnesota Rainfall
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Minnesota Grown
What makes Minnesota such a terrific state for agriculture? It has many soil types and terrain that are good for farming. It also has the right amount of rainfall during
Farming in a Glove
For this activity, you get to be a farmer and grow your own seeds. As the seeds grow in a glove, you will be able to see the life cycle
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Science in Agriculture
Many people love potatoes, whether they are mashed, baked or fried! Potatoes are grown in three main areas of Minnesota. Growing potatoes in Minnesota can be difficult because of the
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Farming Across Minnesota
Farmers in Minnesota work hard to grow their plants and take care of their animals. They pay special attention to the soil, water, and climate. Keeping their farms healthy for
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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.
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AgMag 4th Grade Fall Teacher Guide
Why Ag in the Classroom? Agriculture means survival. Over time, fewer and fewer people have been in close contact withfarming and the agricultural sector. They’re not aware of their own
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Natural, Capital, and Human Resources
Human resources: people to help plant and harvest crops and raise livestock Capital resources: tools, equipment, and factories Natural resources: raw materials, like plant seeds and soil All three kinds
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Agriculture, The Land and You
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
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