Students will understand the concepts of purchasing goods and the differences between needs and wants through the lens of a farmer and how they market their grain or livestock.
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan believes that getting to know farmers and ranchers is getting to know food.
Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan is a coalition linking thousands of livestock, crop and horticulture producers, government, individuals and businesses with a common goal to help people understand food and farming.
Search through articles about farming, discover programs and events, find interesting resources (check out the Canadian Food Focus, FarmFood 360, Real Dirt on Farming, Photos and Videos) and more.
farm animals, crops, food preparation, science activities and agriculture careers.
Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan is hosting an online photo contest during Ag Month with several categories including Farm Scenes, Farm Animals, A Meal from the Farm, and others! Prizes are up to $250.
While on this site, check out all of the other great ag resources!
To learn about history, culture, and innovation in agriculture by comparing old and new farm tools, machines and methods used to plant, harvest, and store corn.
Students will learn to associate different animals, crops, and machines with agriculture.
To help students understand some key differences and similarities between large-scale (farmer) and small-scale (gardeners) food production, while helping students learn to make connections, communicate, and use visual aids to portray concepts.
Students will gain a basic understanding of who farmers are and what they do.
Students will learn about differences in seasons through the lens of what farmers do in each season.
Students will use agriculture and hunger as a vehicle to understand critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Students will explore healthy food options while learning about how these food options are grown.
At the end of this activity the students should be able to Identify the food groups, Identify reasons to choose healthy food choices to eat, Sort foods on to the MyHealthy Plate, and Identify how the local farmer produces and provides food for the consumers.
To help students understand pigs and their products, producers, and consumers by using various nonfiction books, and activities.
Students will understand that many products come from plants and animals on farms.
Students will explore raw fruits to observe their characteristics and graph their observations.
October is agriculture month and a time to highlight our connection to food and the role that agriculture plays in the lives of Saskatchewan people and our students! This year’s theme is #MealsFromtheFarm.
If you are interested in incorporating food or agriculture into your lessons this month, have your Grade K-1 students enjoy some fun and learning with this "Meals From The Farm" Kahoot!
To help students understand pigs and pork in the state of Iowa.
October is agriculture month and a time to highlight our connection to food and the role that agriculture plays in the lives of Saskatchewan people and our students! This year’s theme is #MealsFromtheFarm.If you are interested in incorporating food or agriculture into your lessons this month, have your students enjoy some fun and learning with these "Meals From The Farm" Kahoots from Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan!
SnapAG is a series of resources that invite students to explore the hot topics affecting the agriculture industry today. Topics range from organics, biotechnology, GMOs, livestock, careers and more.
Follow an amazing Westberry student as she teaches you all about the world of agriculutre from her own farm (Jadoway Farms)!Her amazing videos include: farm safety, different types of equipment, different crops, ag techniques and more. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from this young but mighty expert.
Students will observe the life cycle of a chicken, and will notice the similarities and differences of a baby chicken and an adult chicken.