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AGRICULTURE IN THE U.S.

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Learn more about the different sectors within U.S. agriculture, important issues facing our food system, and the many crops grown across the country.

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Farmers, Ranchers, and Growers of the United States

The Life of a Farmer  |  Kassi Tom Rowland, Tom Farms

Leesburg, Indiana

Starting with a Seed

Different Varieties of Seeds  |  Vanessa Kummer, Kummer Farms

Colfax, North Dakota

Corn, Soy and U.S. Economics

How much corn and soybeans do we produce in the U.S.? This plot digs deeper into growth and reproduction of corn and the dependence we have on these two crops for a variety of everyday products beyond food alone.

Maintaining the Environment is Key!

Whether livestock producers or crop producers, both types of producers depend heavily on the environment. They are cautious of their impact on the environment by establishing conservation practices that protect key resources. Furthermore, livestock producers protect the health and well-being of their animals as well.

Animal Wellbeing 101

Animal well-being is a top priority of livestock producers, and it is a complex task to ensure. John Pendergrass of Pendergrass Cattle Company shares his perspective on his moral responsibility to care for his livestock to the best of his ability.

Birds, Bees, & Butterflies

How Pollinators Impact our Food Supply  |  John Poto, Honey Pacifica

 

Downey, California

Water

Agriculture’s use of water and the practices and technologies that have provided farmers strategies to maintain water quality and conserve water. Vocabulary on techniques including buffers, terraces, and tiling.

Pests and Disease

Protecting Crops from Pests and Diseases  |  Vanessa Kummer, Kummer Farms

Colfax, North Dakota

Wheat

This plot dives deep into the production of wheat, its diverse uses and statistics globally.

Healthy, Productive Soils

How Conservation Practices Protect the Soil  |  Heather Hampton-Knodle, Knodle Ltd.

 

Fillmore, Illinois

Agricultural Technology

The Role of Innovation in Agriculture  |  Tyler Lund, Lund Farms

 

Salina, Kansas

Food Supply Chains

The Journey of Crops from Farmer to Consumer  |  Tyler Lund, Lund Farms

 

Salina, Kansas

Livestock, Dairy, and Poultry

John Paul Pendergrass  |  Pendergrass Cattle Company

 

Charleston, Arkansas

Row Crops

Heather Hampton-Knodle  |  Knodle Ltd.

 

Fillmore, Illinois

Fruits, Vegetables, and Specialty Crops

A.G. Kawamura  |  Orange County

Key Issues within U.S. Agriculture
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Growng In The Garden
Growing In The Garden

Learn more about the crops that may be featured within our state gardens.

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