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The Stony Plain Multicultural Heritage Centre City Slickers program is a powerful one-day event that introduces more than 1,200 grade 4 and 5 students annually to the many facets of agriculture and draws in some 250 volunteers. Children develop an understanding and appreciation for food firsthand – where it comes from and how it is produced – from gate to plate. The City Slickers Program brings together farmers, producers and consumers. With the continuing support of Ag for Life, a scalable delivery model has been developed.
Watch this video or visit http://agricultureforlife.ca/city-slickers1/ to learn more about the program.
If your community is interested in hosting a City Slicker’s event contact Ag for Life for more details info@agricultureforlife.ca.
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Did you know that all crops require 17 nutrients to grow?
Or that different crops remove different amounts of nutrients from the soil when harvested?Increase your Nutrient Knowledge and check out Mosaic’s Periodic Table of Crop Nutrients and Nutrient Removal Calculator.
Source: The Mosaic Company
Image: Pixabay
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ExploreSaskAg.ca is a kid-friendly website that brings the story of agriculture in Saskatchewan to life!
The website dives into the Past, Evolution, Present and Future of agriculture in Saskatchewan, providing kids the opportunity to immerse themselves in the discovery of how agriculture has shaped and continues to influence our economy, culture and communities.
Through highly interactive information, colourful illustrations, real-life photos, and quizzes, kids will better their understanding and appreciation for food and for the people producing food.
Visit ExploreSaskAg.ca to see for yourself!
This website is proudly brought to you by Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan.
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Water quality is crucial to a sustainable future, but how much do you know about it?
High school science teachers and their students are invited to use a brand-new education tool to study water quality this year. The H2Know digital case study is an investigation of water quality challenges in Lake Erie published by the Nutrients for Life Foundation. Numerous experts in environmental science, water treatment, soil science, agricultural engineering and secondary education worked together to develop this curriculum.
Learn more: H2KnowLearning.org
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In this activity students will discuss the importance of plants in our world, and the impact pests can have on plant production and forests. Wrap up: have groups present their findings and brainstorm methods to combat pests.
*Suggested plant list is included for teachers.
