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Oregon State University

Oregon State University: Academic Programs, College of Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
This site has links for those interested in agricultural careers. The site has links to the many degree possibilities, the links explain what kind of degree is needed and what kind of jobs such a degree will support.
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Article
US Department of Agriculture

China's Food and Agriculture: Issues for the 21st Cent.

For Students 9th - 10th
A series of reports published but the United States Department of Agriculture in April of 2002 (in PDF format) from the USDA that covers "China's food consumption, marketing, international trade, agricultural policy, transportation...
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Wessels Living History Farm

Living History Farm: Farming in the 1920s

For Students 9th - 10th
Experience what farming was like in Nebraska in the 1920s. Many farms lacked electricity, indoor plumbing, refrigerators, and other conveniences enjoyed by city dwellers. Stories, pictures, and videos make the history of rural 1920s...
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Handout
Agriculture in the Classroom

Natl Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at North Carolina Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Learn about the agricultural industry in North Carolina. Find bulleted facts on the climate of North Carolina, its soil, farm animals, and crop production. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Wessels Living History Farm

Living History Farm: Farming & Rural Life in the 1950s & 60s

For Students 9th - 10th
During the 1950s and 1960s, farmers had serious challenges but those who stayed made pretty good money due to agricultural advancements.
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Texas State Historical Association

Texas State Historical Association: Agriculture: Ranching in a Changing Land

For Students 4th - 8th
Looks at the history of agriculture in Texas, from the cattle drives of the past to the mechanization of food production today. One section discusses the major crops that are produced today, and the production and economic figures for each.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Gallery: Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
Over the course of many years, humans evolved to abandon foraging and took up farming for their food needs. Scientists are still not sure why humans abandoned foraging and took up farming in several places around the world at about the...
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Other

Ifpri: Critical Choices for China's Agricultural Policy

For Students 9th - 10th
A short analysis published in May 1999 by International Food Policy Research Institute of China's agricultural policies since 1978 and what the future might hold for China in the area of farming and food supply.
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Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Farming, Forestry, and Fishing

For Students 9th - 10th
Occupational Outlook overview of careers in the agricultural production job family. Site includes nature of the industry, working conditions, lists of occupations, wages, and outlook, as well as links to sites with more information....
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Unit Plan
University of Wisconsin

The Why Files: Native American Farming

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore how modern day farming could be compared to farming by Native Americans.
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University of Groningen

American History: Essays: Failure of West Indian Company Farming

For Students 9th - 10th
Chronicles the begining of company farming in the United States and what led to its faliure. Click on "next" at the bottom of each page to get more of this essay. In-depth information.
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University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Agriculture Rules the South

For Students 9th - 10th
The essay describes the devlopment of the Southern colonies as agricultural centers and the cultural aspects associated with rural, agricultural life.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Threshold Card: Threshold 7: Rise of Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
An infographic about how human civilization changed as they moved away from forging for food to farming.
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Handout
University of Groningen

American History: Outlines: Revolution in Agriculture

For Students 9th - 10th
Comprehensive look at the United States agricultural revolution in the late 1800s. Discover the impact it had on the development of the country.
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eBook
Other

Usa: Chapter 8: American Agriculture: Its Changing Significance

For Students 9th - 10th
Chapter 8 provides an overview of the history of farming in America and how the role of agriculture has changed and continues to change.
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Other

Manitoba Agricultural Museum

For Students 9th - 10th
Agriculture plays an important part of Manitoba's history, economy, environment and future. The Manitoba Agricultural Museum offers visits to its site in rural Manitoba, and through this website explains important aspects of farming in...
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Primary
Other

Soil and Health Library: Dry Farming

For Students 9th - 10th
This is the text of the 1920 book "Dry-Farming: A System of Agriculture For Countries Under Low Rainfall," by John A. Widtsoe. For a basic understanding of dry-farming, read just the first chapter, "Dry-Farming Defined." For a complete...
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Virtual Museum of Canada

Virtual Museum of Canada: Community Stories: Mission Farms & Farmers

For Students 9th - 10th
The vital role of agriculture in the growth and development of Mission, B.C. is profiled. Industries related to agriculture as well as local farms are celebrated in this exhibit.
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PPT
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Agriculture: Food Production

For Students 9th - 10th
Students will be able to discuss the changes in agriculture throughout history and its effect on foods and food production of today. Additionally, students will be able to discuss the effect of commercial farming on the environment.
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Other

E2 Bn Gallery: Countryside & Farming Photographs

For Students 3rd - 5th
This British site has wonderful collections of agricultural photographs typical of farms in developed countries. Many of them were submitted by teachers. Students can see machinery used in farming, how grain is ground, the types of...
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Other

E2 Bn Gallery: Countryside & Farming Videos

For Students 3rd - 5th
This British site has a number of videos typical of farms in developed countries. Students can see farming machinery in operation, and watch a sow with her piglets, a bull or some free-range chickens.
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Other

Conner Prairie Interactive History Park: Agriculture Implements

For Students 9th - 10th
Photos and brief descriptions of farm tools used in farming the plains in the 19th century.
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Northern Arizona University

Land Use History of North America: Prehistoric Farming on the Colorado Plateau

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an overview of the Anasazi agricultural developments -- despite unfavorable environmental conditions -- which allowed for the formation of settlements and food sharing.
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Other

Canadian Agricultural and Food Museum (Caf)

For Students 3rd - 8th
Under the heading "Tour of the Museum," there are excellent links to information on dairy farms, small animals found in the barn, horses, beef cattle, and more! There are also teachers kits available through this site that are meant to...