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At this site, you will learn about farming and agriculture--virtual tours of horse, aquaculture, beeef, dairy, poultry and wheat farms. An interactive quiz follows each tour to test students' knowledge.
http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm/main.html
4-H is the Cooperative Extension System's nonformal, educational program for young people. 4-H enables youth to have fun, meet new people, learn new lifeskills, build self-confidence, learn responsibility, and set and achieve goals! Youth learn by doing and receive an award for a project.
http://www.4-h.org
AGRICULTURE IN THE CLASSROOM is a grassroots program coordinated by the United States Department of Agriculture. Its goal is to help students gain a greater awareness of the role of agriculture in the economy and society, so that they may become citizens who support wise agricultural policies. A must see for students & teachers! Virtual field trips, lesson plans, grant info, "teacher talk"….excellent site!
http://www.agclassroom.org/
A magazine devoted to the economics and management of agro-biotechnology. AgBioForum publishes articles which enhance the on-going dialogue on the economics and management of agricultural biotechnology. The purpose of AgBioForum is to provide unbiased, timely information and new ideas leading to socially responsible and economically efficient decisions in science, public policy and private strategies pertaining to agricultural biotechnology.
http://www.agbioforum.org/
The Agricultural Research Service (ARS) is the principal research agency of the U.S. department of Agriculture (USDA). ARS, one of the Research, Education and Economics (REE) agencies, is charged with extending the Nation's scientific knowledge across a broad range of program areas that affect the American people on a daily basis. Check out the Quarterly Reports to see what's happening with USDA sponsored agricultural research projects on crops, soil, water, livestock and food safety.
http://www.ars.usda.gov/main/main.htm
AFSIC specializes in locating and accessing information related to alternative cropping systems including sustainable, organic, low-input, biodynamic, and regenerative agriculture. AFSIC also focuses on alternative crops, new uses for traditional crops, and crops grown for industrial production.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/afsic/
Here, egg lovers will find egg recipes, answers to FAQ's (Frequently Asked Questions), egg facts, egg nutrition information, and egg industry information.
http://www.aeb.org
The American Livestock Breeds Conservancy is a clearinghouse for information on livestock and genetic diversity. This nonprofit organization is working to protect nearly 100 breeds of cattle, goats, horses, sheep, swine and poultry from extinction. Browse and learn more about our diverse and valuable agricultural heritage.
http://www.albc-usa.org/
American Rivers is a national non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring healthy natural rivers and the variety of life they sustain for people, fish, and wildlife." Visit this site to study rivers close to where you live!
http://www.americanrivers.org/
Teachers and students may download Audacity software for FREE at this site. Audacity is a free program that allows students to create blogs so that teachers may incorporate them into their curriculum.
http://www.download.com/Audacity/3000-2170_4-10058117.html
Get the inside look at the Teaching Animal Unit at the NCSU Veterinary Medicine College. The purpose of this farm is to show the students at the school how to manage and care for each of the species. Click on the links to find out more about the animals that are raised on the farm.
http://www.agr.state.nc.us/cyber/kidswrld/general/barnyard/barnyard.htm
This publication explains multiple facets of credit--the cost of credit, applying for credit, filing a credit complaint, and other aspects of using credit.
http://federalreserve.gov/pubs/consumerhdbk/
The NCGA is dedicated to creating and increasing opportunities for corn growers in a rapidly changing world. Efforts are focused on increasing corn uses and research, as well as supplying the physical infrastructure and public policy necessary for corn grower success. A complete resource to finding what is happening in the field and on the Hill for corn growers!
http://www.ncga.com/
Get a "cyber" look at an operating farm! From crops to livestock, this site gives you inside stuff on farm happenings. Visit the Cyberlibrary to do a little research or read the diaries of farm residents. The Creature Feature gets you a little closer to farm critters or explore the Cosmic Crops to find out more about what you eat for dinner.
http://www.cyberspaceag.com/
University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture Distance Learning Programs offers five different electronic field trips and free on-line curriculum materials to support them. Visit a beef, horse or pig farm. Take a field trip to a Vet Clinic or visit an orchard.
http://www.ca.uky.edu/agc/dl/Ftrips/menu.htm