We’re excited to explore a year in the life of a farmer and the importance of healthy soil with owner Jerry Untiedt and his family. They’ll show us how they […]
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After the recent snow in the midwest, it may seem impossible to many Minnesotans that spring planting is nearing very soon! Farmers are preparing their tractors, planters, field cultivators, sprayers
Spring Planting Focus Area Read More »
Started in 1985, the Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom program (MAITC), is a unique public/private partnership between the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and the MAITC Foundation. The program goal is
AgMag 2nd Grade Spring Teacher’s Guide Read More »
Three kinds of resources are needed to grow food. All three kinds of resources are needed for corn and soybeans. Seeds and soil are needed to grow the plants. Tools
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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
Agriculture, the Land, and You! Read More »
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,
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Jefferson Elementary 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
Minnesota is a great place for agriculture. But not all things grow everywhere in Minnesota. Weather and soil are different depending on where you live. That is why there are
