Nourishing
MINDS
Publication Series
Creating a unique learning experience every month by bringing Agriculture to Life!
Nourishing Minds is a monthly subscription program that coordinates with a yearly learning calendar.
A diverse number of topics are explored, encouraging grade 7–12 and post-secondary students to think critically about agriculture and the role it plays in their lives. The series can be woven into curriculum areas such as: English, math, foods, social studies, CALM, AGR 3000 and science.
The program is centred around our monthly educational publication with supplemental learning videos, lesson plans and challenges designed and available to encourage students to dig deeper into agriculture and food production. With every edition, students are engaged in real-world topics while learning from a variety of experts. Publications are a springboard to active thinking and learning and can be part of formal instruction or used as independent reading.
Nourishing Minds publications give you:
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Exciting, timely topics that students can relate to
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Real-life lessons that make teaching easier
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Easy, interactive, hands-on activities and learning challenges
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Time-saving teaching materials that support your classroom curriculum
Monthly and annual subscriptions are available to align with learning outcomes.
Program elements are delivered via mail and to your inbox. Both digital and print copies available.
How to subscribe:
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CHOOSE DIGITAL OR PRINT DELIVERY
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ADD YOUR SELECTED MONTH(S) TO YOUR CART
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INDICATE THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS
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LET THE LEARNING BEGIN!
For additional information, please contact Ag for Life’s Agriculture Education Department at info@agricultureforlife.ca.
January
The Food Value Chain
A food value chain requires the participation of many diverse stakeholders working together under a common goal to add value to a food product. Who are these stakeholders and what roles do they play in getting our food
from farm to fork?
February
Food Waste
Currently, around one-third of all food produced worldwide is either lost or wasted, making it one of the largest problems facing the world today.
This topic coordinates with our food waste challenge: Just Eat It.
March
Sustainable Development Goals
How do we achieve Goal 2:
Zero Hunger without compromising
the future?
This topic coordinates with our Sustainable Youth Challenge.
April
Careers
The agriculture and food sector is at the leading edge of research and innovation to address global challenges. There are endless opportunities which will allow young minds to make a difference.
This topic coordinates with our careers contest: genAG.
May/June
Technology & Innovation
Innovation is more important in modern agriculture than ever before. The industry as a whole is facing huge challenges, from rising costs of supplies, a shortage of labour, and changes in consumer preferences for transparency and sustainability.
July/August
The Business of Agriculture & Food
Importing and exporting, world market influences, direct marketing, and
input costs
September
The Culture of Agriculture
Take a trip around the world to discover the culture and history that shapes our food systems.
October
Climate Change
Exploring the impacts of climate change on agriculture and food supply.
November/December
The STEM of Agriculture
Exploring the connection between science, agriculture and the food we eat.
