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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Vermont

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Vermont from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state report.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Washington

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Washington from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: West Virginia

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on West Virginia from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Wisconsin

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Wisconsin from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Wyoming

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this ERS state fact sheet on Wyoming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
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US Department of Agriculture

U.s Department of Agriculture: Lady Liberty Gets an Oil Change

For Students 9th - 10th
Soybean oil isn't just only for cooking. Now scientists have turned it into a special oil used to run elevators -- including the one inside the Statue of Liberty.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Hawaii

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore a thorough state fact sheet on Hawaii from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, top commodities and exports. Also available as a download (Adobe Reader required).
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Texas

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this state fact sheet on Texas from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state report.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Michigan State Fact Sheet

For Students 9th - 10th
At this site you can explore a state fact sheet on Michigan from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service Massachusetts State Facts

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Massachusetts from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Maryland

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has a state fact sheet on Maryland from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Louisiana

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Louisiana from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

Kid's Zone: Agriculture in the Classroom: State Agriculture Facts

For Students 3rd - 8th
Want to know about agriculture in your state? Get all the facts from this Kid's Zone site. Each state has its own printable fact sheet. An excellent tool for homework or a state report. Acrobat Reader required. Links also available to...
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at California Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this one-page PDF document for a concise summary of the agricultural industry in Calfornia. Learn about the state's climate, soil, crops, and animals in short, easy-to-read bulletted lists.
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US Department of Agriculture

United States Department of Agriculture: Timeline

For Students 9th - 10th
This Agricultural Research Service page provides a timeline of major events in the history of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Includes mention of the Morrill Land-Grant College Act and the creation of the USDA.
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US Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Biotechnology

For Students 9th - 10th
This discusses the role of the USDA in terms of Biotechnology.
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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Connecticut

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on Connecticut from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.