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National Agriculture in the Classroom

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Current issue — February/March 2021


Science and Our Food Supply: Exploring Food Agriculture and Biotechnology
This new curriculum introduces selective breeding and a subset of techniques used in genetic engineering. Explore the complete PDF packets or find the individual activities on the Matrix where they have been paired with relevant lesson plans for middle school and high school.
Vertical Farm Run by AI and Robots
See how a 2 acre vertical farm outproduces a 720 acre flat farm. In terms of sustainability, what pros and cons can you find in vertical farming?
Employment Opportunities for College Graduates
See the employment outlook for 2020-2025 in food, agriculture, renewable natural resources and the environment.
Geography and Climate for Agricultural Landscapes
Discover how geography and climate influence the crops that are grown and the livestock that is raised in each state.
'Land Requirements by National Diets' Map
How much of our habitable land would we need if the global population were to adopt the average diet of any given country?
House Agriculture Committee Timeline
Take a look at the new timeline to see a glimpse of the history of farming, food, and nutrition legislation in the last 200 years.
Looking Under the Label
Evaluate food package labels and determine their value in relation to food production practices, nutrition, health, and food safety.
Upheaval and Strategic Change in the Food Supply Chain
How has Covid-19 impacted the food supply chain? What changes and innovations have we seen in the food supply chain?
Bring Home the Blue, Not the Flu!
Using the context of a county fair livestock show, students explore how zoonotic diseases are spread. Find corresponding lesson plans on the Matrix.

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