Most of us know about the industrial revolution and how that era brought about an explosion of innovation that actually continues to this day. For all intent...
This career video provides day in the life information about the following jobs and occupations.
JOB TITLE: Agricultural and Food Science Technicians
OCCUPATION DESCRIPTION: Work with agricultural and food scientists in food, fiber, and animal research, production, and processing; and assist with animal breeding and nutrition. Conduct tests and experiments to improve yield and quality of crops or to increase the resistance of plants and animals to disease or insects. Includes technicians who assist food scientists or technologists in the research and development of production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and use of foods.
Students will use knowledge of climate and landforms to study food production regions throughout the United States.
Students will be familiarized with the importance of agriculture and how it touches their everyday lives.
Learn about agriculture by playing Bingo on your next road trip with these fun colouring pages! Grab some colouring supplies and hit the road for an epic game of agriculture bingo.
Help students discover the exciting and diverse range of opportunities in Saskatchewan's agriculture industry.
In this course, students will learn about career pathways available in Saskatchewan's agriculture industry by taking a tour of relevant industry websites.
Module titles include:
- Find Your Field in Agriculture
- Curious About Canola
- Possibilities in Pork Production
- Explore Olds College of Agriculture and Technology Programs
Students will explore the many careers in agriculture by playing the agriculture version of the popular game, Pictionary.
1 in 8 jobs in Canada is in the agriculture and food sector. Employment opportunities in this sector are increasing. There are endless opportunities in this sector that would allow you to make a difference in your chosen career: feed the growing population, protect the environment, animal care, and many more. Check out just some of the amazing careers that are available in the agriculture industry.
Learn more about a career in precision agriculture, agri-technology and robotics with Sougata Pahari with Korechi Innovations and Chuck Baresich with Haggert...
Agriculture has a wealth of links to the Saskatchewan curriculum. This document lists each grade and the specific curricular outcomes that connect to agriculture for the related subjects. Outcomes are listed for Science, Health and Social Studies.
Grade 1 to 9.
Ag in the Classroom has hundreds of resources that will assist students, parents and teachers in meeting curriculum outcomes in a FUN, ENGAGING way! Simply use this search tool to find ones that will get you and your students learning about the great things they have to offer!
Scroll down to the bottom of the page to find the "AG in SK Game Show"
A competitive and interactive quiz game that tests your student's knowledge about agriculture. It is a fun and engaging way to challenge students to see who knows the most about how our food is made, agriculture, and much more, in a classroom or at home. With beginner, intermediate, and expert levels it can be used for a variety of different age levels.
You can download these simulators directly to your computer:
Section Control Desktop Simulator
GreenStar 2 2600
Original GreenStar System
Access Farm Management Tutorials
Click at the bottom to access the Training Site - videos, reference guides
Flip, flip, flip – Students can colour, cut and staple these booklets, then flip them and watch them become magically animated! Watch the bean sprout and grow, see how potatoes grow or watch how soil is formed.
As a class, colour, cut out and fold your own paper fortune teller. Quiz each other and learn something new about agriculture.
AG Careers provides global talent solutions in agriculture and food. You can search for jobs in agriculture by keyword, company or province/city.
This website engages in positive dialogue around agriculture and food. It includes resources for Canada's Ag Day each year in February. It includes photos and videos designed for social media use.
Students will explore the uses of common Iowa products by playing the agriculture version of the popular game, Pictionary.
This resource puts students into the shoes of a new agriculture reporter. They will learn about agriculture while they search for the next big news story for their editor.
Canadian Agricultural Safety Week (CASW) is an annual campaign held the third week of March of each year. Safe & Strong Farms is a three-year campaign celebrating farm safety across Canada. The aim of the campaign is to empower farmers, farm families and farming communities to build, grow, and lead the agricultural industry in safety and sustainability.
Students can use this Scavenger Hunt in their home to find the dozens of agricultural products they use every day, and not just food!