Students learn about soil properties and the effect biochar—charcoal used as a soil amendment—has on three soil types, sand, loam and clay. They test the soils’ water retention capability before and after the addition of biochar. During the activity, student teams prepare soil mixtures, make observations (including microscopic examinations), compare soil properties, conduct water retention tests, take and record measurements, and analyze their observations and data. They see how the physical properties of soils—color, texture, and particle size—can be indicators of nutrient content and water retention capabilities to support plant growth. From their findings, they consider biochar’s potential benefits for environmental and agricultural applications, especially in conditions of drought and depleted soils. An activity lab sheet is provided to guide experimental data collection and analysis.

This video shows an example of how regenerative agriculture practices are used on a Saskatchewan farm.

This story follows Reggie as he explores the different types of technology used in the agriculture industry.

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This video covers different machinery hazards workers may encounter on the farm and provides information on how to control them.

SaskAgMatters is a local support network that provides mental wellness resources to those in the agriculture community. This link is for their main website. It also includes several additional mental health resources available in Saskatchewan. This resource works well when discussing specific mental health supports available for those in agriculture.

"There are over 40 designated trades and subtrades in Saskatchewan. They fall into four sectors – Agriculture, Tourism & Service; Construction; Motive Repair; and Production and Maintenance. Each trade page includes information about on-the-job training, as well as technical training, exams, and more."

This site will provide a wealth of information to learn about apprecticeships in SK.

This resource has been created by Carla Cooper and has many resources for Biology 30 including:

Biotechnology
Genetics
Life & Evolution
Organization of Life

Saskatchewan is known worldwide as a consistent and reliable supplier of safe, high-quality grains, oilseeds, pulses, livestock, agricultural ingredients and processing. In 2015, Saskatchewan set another record for agriculture exports with total sales of $15.3 billion.

Your Saskatchewan Seed Kit comes complete with 5 sets of 13 seed samples of Saskatchewan's most commonly grown crops and suggested activities to engage your students in learning about crop production in Saskatchewan. The lesson plans were revised in 2016! One kit per teacher. Available in French "La Trousse de semences de la Saskatchewan".

The Satellite Applications Catapult is working on a number of applications and research projects within the agri-tech industry, and exploring exploring new, innovative satellite capabilities for the industry.

Satellites are enabling users across the ‘farm-to-fork’ supply chain to observe, measure, and monitor crop performance right across the growing season. This information enables users to respond more quickly to provide nutrients where needed and to counter the impacts of adverse weather, pests, and disease, essential to ensure yields are maximized.

Application of remote sensing and satellites for agriculture are expanding fast during past few years. The major advantage of satellite data compared to othe...

Soil is one of the earth’s most important natural resources. Healthy soils are essential for healthy plant growth, human nutrition, and water filtration. Healthy soil supports a landscape that is more resilient to the impacts of drought, flood, or fire. Soil helps to regulate the Earth's climate and stores more carbon than all of the world's forests combined.

Students will compare tools used in a school garden and those used in modern agriculture.

A day in the work life of an agricultural/horticultural scientist, Lisa Jamieson. Follow Lisa Jamieson's inspirational career journey and find out where science can take you.