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Science of Farming: Impact of Local Resources on Decision Making

Farmers must use the resources they have to make informed decisions.

California Foundation for Agriculture in the Classroom Virtual Tours

Learn about where your onion rings come from and growing tomatoes and cucumbers with hydroponic technology

snapAG

snapAG is a series of resources created by Agriculture in the Classroom Canada.

These short, infographic style documents invite students and teachers alike to explore the hot topics affecting the agriculture industry today. Topics range from organics, biotechnology, GMOs, livestock, and more!

Fertilizer

Plants require nutrients to grow. As plants grow, they use nutrients from the soil. When they are harvested, they take those nutrients with them and so they need to be replenished for the next crop.
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Fertilizer Use

Improved farming practices and the use of fertilizers have helped feed the world while saving habitats that would otherwise be needed for growing food.
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Conventional or Organic Fertilizer

The nutrients used by plants to support healthy growth are the same, whether they come from organic or conventional fertilizers.
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Organic Soil Management

Healthy soil matters to all farmers and “feed the soil, not the plant” is the mantra of organic farmers. Organic farmers focus on creating fertile soil that is rich in organic matter and teeming with life.
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