"This video clearly shows what an average day is like for an …
"This video clearly shows what an average day is like for an agricultural technician apprentice. An agricultural technician is almost like a mechanic for agricultural equipment. They deal with everything from tractors to combine harvesters and potato planters."
A study from the University of Guelph in 2016 found farmers are …
A study from the University of Guelph in 2016 found farmers are among the most vulnerable groups when it comes to mental health, reporting higher levels of stress, depression, emotional exhaustion, and burnout than the general population. The same study found that 40 percent of agricultural producers would feel uneasy getting professional help due to the stigma that exists around the issue.
There are many ways a producer may choose to market their crops. …
There are many ways a producer may choose to market their crops. As such developing a crop marketing plan is an important part of managing a farm's total business risk. Understanding the steps and options available can assist producers in determining the type of crops grown, marketing tools available, when to establish price targets, and how to determine profitability
This video is a short overview of The Do More Ag Foundation. …
This video is a short overview of The Do More Ag Foundation. The Do More Ag Foundation focuses on mental health in agriculture across Canada. They recognize the intense pressures that those in the agriculture industry face. They are committed to providing help and resources wherever possible. https://www.domore.ag/
The Do More Ag Foundation focuses on mental health in agriculture across …
The Do More Ag Foundation focuses on mental health in agriculture across Canada. They are committed to providing help and resources for those in the agriculture sector. This website is a good resource when discussing mental health support in agriculture.
The Dot Power Platform is a mobile diesel-powered platform designed to work …
The Dot Power Platform is a mobile diesel-powered platform designed to work autonomously with a wide variety of implements commonly used in agriculture. Its U-shaped frame facilitates the direct loading of implements so that, once loaded, the implement “becomes one” with the mobile-powered platform.
The Healthy Kids Quest is a flexible program designed for grade 1 …
The Healthy Kids Quest is a flexible program designed for grade 1 to 3 classes across the country. The program includes activity sheets and instructions on six themes, which have been split into sections to facilitate download.
Healthy Kids Quest introduction Includes an overview of the Healthy Kids Quest for teachers and group leaders, and the introduction documents to be sent home to parents/guardians
Program Kick-Off: Being Healthy Includes activities to help students understand how eating nutritious food and being physically active contribute to being healthy.
Topics Covered: Water Fruits and Vegetables Whole Grains Healthy Snacks A Balanced Lunch Box Physical Activity
The future is upon us. Brian & Darren talk about the growth …
The future is upon us. Brian & Darren talk about the growth of the auto-steer and autonomous tractor technology. Soon you could see a tractor without a driver on a farm near you.
Drones are changing the way people farm in much of the world, …
Drones are changing the way people farm in much of the world, but the technology is just beginning to make its way into US Agriculture. Today we take a look at how people will be using their drones on the farm in 2023.
This video outlines the proper use of hearing protection and when hearing …
This video outlines the proper use of hearing protection and when hearing protection should be worn. This video was used in the farm safety unit for Field Crop 10 but could also be used in a Career Education classroom or PAA class.
In the growing season, farmers and ranchers keep a watchful eye for …
In the growing season, farmers and ranchers keep a watchful eye for any sign of drought. Early warning information can increase their range of options for dealing with the lack of water.
The CLS provides educational resources for middle and senior years teachers across …
The CLS provides educational resources for middle and senior years teachers across Canada that relate to curriculum. Resources in the following topics have been developed: Light and Optics; Science and Society; Physical Sciences; Earth Sciences; Health Sciences; Chemistry; Physics; Biology.
This video teaches about emergency response planning on farms. It outlines what …
This video teaches about emergency response planning on farms. It outlines what should be included in emergency response plans and why these are important.
This course looks at all forms that energy exists. It explains how …
This course looks at all forms that energy exists. It explains how energy is used in: transport, agriculture, industry, commerce and households. It describes how energy is stored using storage systems such as: battery, flywheels, compressed air, chemical energy systems and pumped storage. This course explains the problem of depletion of energy resources. It describes the environmental damage associated with the use of fossil fuels, acid rains, dangers posed by leaded fuels, oil spills, gas leaks and explosions, water pollution caused by poorly managed coal mines, and air pollution. It describes the environmental damage associated with the use of fuelwood, uranium, hydro-power plants and wind. It also explains possible solutions to the energy-related problems.
This lesson is designed to supplement a high school English class reading …
This lesson is designed to supplement a high school English class reading The Crucible or a high school history class studying the Salem Witch Trials. Students will understand one theory of the cause of the witch trials and how they could have been prevented.
Students will learn the importance of corn production to Iowa and the …
Students will learn the importance of corn production to Iowa and the nation, understand what a by-product is and how they are used, and discover the weights and sizes of different measurements of corn.
This new website from Agriculture in the Classroom is a kid-friendly, engaging …
This new website from Agriculture in the Classroom is a kid-friendly, engaging website that will bring the story of agriculture to life through highly interactive information, colourful illustrations, real-life photos, informative text, quizzes, teacher lessons and more! Students will discover the Past, Present, Evolution and Future of agriculture in Saskatchewan.
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