Today’s Farm
Most farms today look very different than they did 50 years ago. What has stayed the same is the commitment to caring for the land, crops and animals.
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Vertical Hydroponic Shipping Container
Check out this vertical hydroponic shipping container – called the Leafy Green Machine (LGM).
Milk – Farm to Table 360 Video
Discover how milk travels from farm to table. Check out this Canadian family dairy farm and watch this 360 video to see how it works.
Cheese – Farm to Table
Discover how cheese is processed – from a Canadian family dairy farm to your table.
Watch this 360 video to see how it works.
Voluntary Milking System
Thanks to the implementation of a Voluntary Milking System, cows on this Canadian family dairy farm can decide when they would like to be milked.
Watch this 360 video to see how it works.
Farm Food 360
Immerse yourself – literally – in virtual Canadian farm and food tours.
Farm and Food Care Ontario is providing users with the opportunity to explore real life Canadian farms and food processing facilities.
Biofuels
Students will recognize the importance of fuel energy and the fact that agriculture can produce biofuel; students will identify career opportunities in the biofuel industry. Developed by National Ag in the Classroom, this grade 6-8 resource is linked to curriculum outcomes.
The Story of Agriculture and the Green Economy
Watch this video to gain insight into the current challenges faced by the agriculture industry, and learn about what is being done to ensure sustainable agricultural development for the future.
Crop Nutrients
Plant need to eat, just like you and me. Check out this video to learn how farmers provide nutrients to their crops and maximize yields through best management practices.
Plant Breeding
What have you heard about plant breeding? Do you think you know what it is? Find out, and learn about plant breeding from this Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan Resource.