Combines-bread

Speed of Technology

There is a need for more crops, but harvesting more crops would take up more time. However, thanks to advancements with technology. It now takes about 9 seconds to harvest enough wheat to make 70 loaves of bread.

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Grazing

Sustainable Cattle

Sustainable cattle production means that farmers need to raise more beef using fewer resources. Use this resource to learn about sustainable cattle raising practices.

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What’s the Limiting Factor?

Agriculture is the foundation for life. SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE balances economic, social and environmental factors for long term success.

What is the Limiting Factor?

fertilized crop growing

What is Fertilizer?

Learn about fertilizer nutrients and their application. Links are provided to additional lesson plans on the topic.

What is Gluten?

Gluten is becoming a mainstream topic these days, with gluten-free diets becoming increasingly popular. But what is gluten and why is it important?

John Green – Food is Weird

Although John struggles pronouncing the word ‘hectares’ his points are valid. Africa has 60% of the world’s potential farmland and if Best Management Practices and technologies were implemented they would be a powerhouse.