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Now that you know how important water, soil, and air are to farmers, you can see why it is important to take care of them. Farmers everywhere continue to learn […]

Water Where Does Our Water Come From? Water is so important for agriculture. Plants need it to grow. Animals need it to live. But where does it come from? Water

Minnesota, the “Land of 10,000 Lakes,” is really the land of nearly 20,000 lakes, ponds, and marshes of five acres or more. Forests cover one-third of our state. End to

There are hundreds of different specialty crop plants grown. All plants have similar parts that are important to their survival. But many times, the plant parts look different. Plant scientists

What You Will Find on the Label Specialty crops may have a number of different kinds of information on their labels. Here are some you might see: Minnesota Grown: This

Lots of different people! Specialty crop farmers include people who have lived in Minnesota their whole lives, and immigrants from other countries. What they all have in common is their

Northeast Rough terrain Short frost-free season, lots of snow Northwest Fertile prairie soils Not as much moisture as other Minnesota growing regions Central Southeast Hilly with moisture A variety of

Not every kind of crop can be grown everywhere. Soil type, climate, and terrain cause different fruits, vegetables, flowers, and other specialty crops to grow in specific areas of the

Minnesota’s soil and climate allow us to grow crops like corn and soybeans. Some countries buy these Minnesota crops to make tofu and tortillas. Farmers in other countries buy Minnesota

Farmers use many kinds of equipment. The equipment has changed over the years. It makes it easier for farmers to grow more crops and raise animals. Plowing Fields Long ago,