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A blog dedicated to better understanding the food we eat and where it comes from. With everything from must-make recipes to myth busting to discovering awe-inspiring advances in science and technology...we got you covered!




A blog dedicated to better understanding the food we eat and where it comes from. With everything from must-make recipes to myth busting to discovering awe-inspiring advances in science and technology..
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Frayer Model - Farm Style
Agriculture is filled with curious words! From photosynthesis and pollination to sustainability and aquaculture, agriculture gives students an opportunity to build vocabulary while exploring the world around them. Help students move beyond simply memorizing definitions with our Agriculture Frayer Model. This printable learning tool encourages students to interact with new vocabulary by exploring a word’s definition, characteristics, examples, and non-examples. Use it with any
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10 hours ago1 min read


Agriculture KWL Chart
Spark curiosity and get students thinking about agriculture with this classroom-ready KWL Chart. Students begin by sharing what they already know, identify what they want to know, and finish by reflecting on what they learned. It’s a simple way to activate prior knowledge, encourage inquiry, and make student thinking visible throughout an agriculture or food systems learning experience. Perfect for individual, small-group, or whole-class learning. Download, print, and start e
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2 days ago1 min read


Back to School Means New Clothes — And a Story of Agriculture
For many families, the back-to-school season is marked by sharpened pencils, fresh notebooks, and of course — new clothes. But behind every cozy sweater, pair of jeans, or cotton t-shirt is a story rooted in agriculture.
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Aug 52 min read


Back to School Farm Fun Ice Breakers
Ice breakers can be a fun way to engage students and get them excited about learning, especially if the theme is related to farming. Here are some back-to-school ice breaker ideas with a farming twist: Farm Animal Charades: Write down the names of various farm animals on separate cards. Have students take turns drawing a card and acting out the animal without making any sounds, while the rest of the class guesses what it is. Planting Partners: Pair up students and provide the
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Aug 32 min read


Growing Deeper Learning: Using Bloom’s Taxonomy in Agriculture Education
Bloom’s Taxonomy is a framework that organizes learning into six levels, from foundational recall to higher-order thinking skills. In agriculture education, using these levels can help you scaffold lessons, guide questioning, and design activities that move students from knowing about agriculture to doing something with that knowledge.
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Jul 302 min read


Soil Layer Experiment
Soil is made up of three particles: sand, silt, and clay. Sand is the largest particle. If you take a bucket of sand and pour water into it, the water will run to the bottom of the bucket very quickly. This is because there are large spaces of air around the large particles that allow water to easily move through the sand. Sandy soils are better for growing plants in wet climates, as it allows the rain to drain, so there’s not too much moisture in the soil. On the other hand,
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May 81 min read


What’s in the Field? A Closer Look at Alberta’s Crops — and Why They Matter
Every time you drive past a field in Alberta, you’re passing by more than just plants in the ground. You’re seeing the start of your food, the backbone of our rural communities, and the result of generations of knowledge, hard work, and innovation. But how many of us really know what we’re looking at? That bright yellow bloom? It’s likely canola. The fuzzy heads swaying in the wind? Could be barley or wheat. And that tall crop that looks like sweet corn? It might be silage —
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May 62 min read


More Than A Cow
A cow is more than just milk. 🐄 It’s science. It’s food. It’s clothing. It’s connection to our everyday lives. Our More Than A Cow Activity Page helps kids explore all the ways agriculture shows up beyond the obvious. 👉 Download, print, and start discovering 📘 Because agriculture is all around us
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Apr 171 min read


World Book Day Bookmarks
Celebrate World Book Day on April 23rd in a classroom-friendly way! Download our printable, colourable bookmarks—perfect for teachers and parents to share with young readers. A simple, creative activity that encourages reading, sparks imagination, and adds a personal touch to every book. Print, colour, and enjoy!
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Apr 91 min read


Easter Colouring Pages
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Mar 311 min read


Happy Easter
Hop into spring with our farm-fun Easter colouring page. Happy colouring, and have a hoppy Easter! 🐣🌷 Download and print:
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Mar 291 min read


Vegetable Scrap Easter Egg Dye
Dyeing eggs has been a springtime tradition for centuries. Though today many of us rely on store-bought kits to make our eggs colourful, vegetable scraps have long been turned into beautiful dyes, and are a great way to use up food scraps! Note: This activity uses a stove. Ask an adult for permission and supervision before doing this activity. Materials: Hard-boiled eggs Vegetable scraps (see list below) Water Vinegar Pots Bowls Vegetable scraps to use: Yellow onion skins =
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Mar 252 min read


What is the History of Agriculture Practices in North America (1994–Present)
The Digital Revolution In recent decades, agricultural technologies have continued to increase production while addressing new, critical challenges in environmental sustainability, and Canada and the US have remained global leaders in this new wave of agricultural innovation. Genetic engineering has allowed for the development of seed varieties with desirable traits to increase yields while reducing resource inputs and environmental impacts. The year 1994 saw the first Geneti
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Feb 14 min read


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Jan 310 min read


5 Free Farm Fun Valentine's Day Posters For Your Classroom.
Download our free posters and have a little farm fun this Valentine's Day with your students.
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Jan 261 min read


How Do Bees Survive In Winter?
Honey bees don't hibernate or migrate, so how do they stay alive in the winter? Basically, by cuddling. The bees in a hive form what is called a "cluster", which is really a big ball of bees with the queen at the centre. The centre of the cluster is between 32–37 °C, which keeps the queen at the perfect temperature. Honey is stored nearby for the bees to snack on to regain energy. Snacks and friends? Sounds like the perfect 4 month-long slumber party!
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Jan 211 min read


Valentine's Day Fun in the Classroom
Farm Fun Colouring Book For Kids Download Colouring Book:
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Jan 101 min read


Bee my Valentine Student Cards
Have some fun this Valentine's Day with these egg-cellent farm themed Valentine cards. Download, print and share the fun.
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Jan 101 min read


Valentine's Day Potato Stamps - Get Crafty in Art Class
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Jan 101 min read


Valentine's Day Bird Feeder
Make and hang a Valentine for your backyard friends! Start by trying to think about what things you have at home that squirrels and birds might like to eat. Some ideas: Nuts, all kinds Dried or frozen fruit like cranberries, raisins or blueberries Seeds and grains like sunflower, flax, sesame, pumpkin Birdseed Suet Materials Needed: Cake pan, any shape. The demo uses a square 8”x 8” x 2” or 21cm x 21cm x 5cm Styrofoam or non-porous foam for heart shape. 2” thick or layered to
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Jan 92 min read
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