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National Agriculture in the Classroom

Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix

Companion Resource

Holly Dufek

Planters and Cultivators: with Casey and Friends

Planters and Cultivators introduces children to the world of modern farming and the specialized equipment that is used on the farm for cultivating, planting and spraying crops. This book is filled with colorful action photographs, fun illustrations and a cast of cartoon equipment characters. As a companion to lessons about soil composition and soil nutrients, students will learn why and when these tools are used to manage and improve crop health and growth.

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Holly Dufek
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Octane Press
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Illustrated by Paul E. Nunn

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