Resources & Links

Soybean Word SearchDownload
Teacher Classroom Activity – SeedsDownload
Plant or AnimalDownload
Plant or Animal – AnswersDownload
Chatham-Kent Ag Stats 2015Download

Links

  • Science Education Partnership
    • The Science Education Partnership is a unique collaboration between education and business that provides science resources for educators within the Lambton Kent District School Board and the St. Clair Catholic District School Board.
  • Real Dirt on Farming Blog
    • Anyone who wants to know more about farming and issues such as farm animal care or food safety will find this 44 page full-colour booklet to be a helpful resource – perfect for students, educators, politicians and the media.
  • Utensil.ca
    • Utensil was developed as a resource for the entire food system and anyone interested in learning more about it and our incredible food.
  • Farm & Food Care Ontario
    • Farm & Food Care is the first coalition of its type in Canada, bringing together tens of thousands of livestock, crop and horticulture farmers and related businesses with a mandate to provide credible information on food and farming in Ontario.
  • Best Food Facts
    • University experts answer your questions about food and farming
  • AgScape
    • Formerly Ontario Agri-Food Education (OAFE). Dedicated to enhancing the learning experiences of students by providing high quality, objective and curriculum-linked agriculture and food related learning materials and professional consultative service to Ontario educators.
  • Agriculture in the Classroom Canada
    • What are GMOs and are they okay to eat? What does organic farming look like? How are animals like chicken or cattles raised? The snapAG project offers a series of reader-friendly information sheets that invite you to explore some hot topics linked to today’s agriculture and food sector
  • Canada’s Food Guide
    • Healthy eating according to Canada’s Food Guide.
  • Ontario Dairy Education Program
    • This program is a free service to teachers and provides educational support to elementary schools in Ontario, Canada. It offers an exciting and interactive learning opportunity for students. Teachers can depend on our program to help students acquire an insight into various aspects of the Dairy Industry.
  • Dairy Farmers of Ontario
    • We are the marketing group for the largest sector of Ontario agriculture and are proudly owned and operated by Ontario’s Dairy Farmers.
  • Ontario Turkey
    • Representing 176 farmers
  • Fresh Vegetable Growers of Ontario
    • The FVGO is a not for profit organization representing all fresh market vegetables grown in Ontario with the exceptions of asparagus, garlic, potatoes, rutabagas, greenhouse and processing vegetables as they are covered by grower organizations.
  • Chicken Farmers of Ontario
    • Representing over 1,000 successful, independent Ontario chicken farmers, Chicken Farmers of Ontario ensures Ontario consumers enjoy a reliable supply of premier quality Ontario chicken.
  • Egg Farmers of Ontario
    • Learn more about eggs and the Ontario farmers who produce them.
  • Beef Farmers of Ontario
    • Promoting Ontario beef cattle production through policy planning, government lobbying, industry development programs, research, and communications along with the promotion and advertisement of beef.
  • Fruits & Veggies Matter
    • Produce for Better Health Foundation.
  • The Food Timeline
    • We make food history fun.
  • Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
    • Supporting the Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector through initiatives that promote innovation and competitiveness.
  • National Agriculture in the Classroom (US)
    • The mission of Agriculture in the Classroom is to “increase agricultural literacy through K-12 education.” An agriculturally literate person is defined as “one who understands and can communicate the source and value of agriculture as it affects quality of life.”
  • Kremp Florist – Learn More About Farming (US)
    • Learn more about Agriculture such as “What is Agriculture?”, “History”, “Types of Agriculture”, “Crops”, “Animals & Livestock”, “Farming Around the World”, “Careers in Agriculture”, and other links where you can find out even more.
  • Roundup Alternatives
    • Roundup alternatives without glyphosate are available and can be effective. Organic brand options use naturally occurring oils or acids, and some alternatives can even be made with household ingredients. Farmers may find it easier to use different herbicides or farming methods.
  • Agricultural Sciences and the Origins of Farming
    • An excellent breakdown of information on ancient agriculture, the science of agriculture, farming in the 21st century, etc.