Composting is for everyone! We all make waste from our kitchens and gardens that can be reused in our lives again through compost. Join us to explore the important ingredients […]
Anoka County Rice Creek Compost Site Virtual Field Trip Read More »
Northwest Fertile prairie soils Not as much moisture as other Minnesota growing regions Southwest Fertile soils with lots of moisture More southern location creates a longer growing season Northeast Rough
Growing Regions of Minnesota Read More »
Rainfall Map 19 inches of rain per year. 19 inches of rain per year. 21 inches of rain per year. 23 inches of rain per year. 25 inches
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Agriculture is farming! Farming is planting and harvesting crops, growing fruits and vegetables, as well as raising cattle, pigs, turkeys and chickens. Agriculture is also much more than this. It
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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
Science in Agriculture Read More »
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 farm healthy for
Farming Across Minnesota Read More »
All over Minnesota (and the world!) there are farmers who raise plants or animals that become food or products for us to use. The system of growing, processing, and delivering
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Educators joined us for a teacher tour where we showcased and experienced the unique and diverse parts of North Central Minnesota; and the best part was they didn’t even know
It’s a Mystery Tour Read More »
Farming is a complex profession that relies on a team of experts to successfully manage a farm business. This teacher tour gave educators the opportunity to tour and explore different
A Day in the Life of a Farmer Read More »
The Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom (MAITC) had Hilariia Ponce, a student worker for the from the University of Minnesota Agricultural Communications and Marketing, assist with a variety of MAITC
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