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Texas A&M University
Jae: Agricultural Teacher Education Preceding the Smith Hughes Act [Pdf]
This detailed article from the Journal of Agricultural Education describes the place of agriculture in both elementary and secondary education in the early part of the 20th century. Read about the push to graduate teachers of agriculture...
The World Bank
World Bank Group: Data by Topic
Links to data which cover agriculture, education, environment, health and population and other issues regarding economic development.
Government of Alberta
Alis: Agricultural Commodity Inspectors
Description of the work of agricultural commodities inspectors, including working conditions, education/training, earnings, and outlook.
The World Bank
World Bank: Agriculture & Rural Development
Graph, map and compare more than 1,000 time series indicators from the World Development Indicators and more than 5,000 indicators from other collections such as Gender Statistics, African Development Indicators, and Education Statistics.
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Prairie Keepers [Pdf]
"Prairie Keepers" is a one page, nonfiction passage about the history of prairies and the Department of Agriculture's efforts to restore the prairie. It is followed by questions which require students to provide evidence from the story;...
Other
Council for Economic Education: The Neolithic Agricultural Revolution [Pdf]
This source includes general information and the chronology of the Neolithic Agricultural Revolution, or the time of development of the first human communities. After learning about the revolution, read a brief short-story about a...
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University
De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Prairie Keepers [Pdf]
"Prairie Keepers" is a one-page, nonfiction passage about how the prairie was saved from total destruction and the efforts of the Department of Agriculture to rebuild the prairie. It is followed by questions which require students to...
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National Ffa Organization
National FFA Organization website offers information and resources for students, chapters, educators, and supporters. Read about FFA's 75-year history (from 33 original members to the current 457,000), this year's national officers,...
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National Ffa
The FFA is an organization that enriches the education of production farm students as well as those who wish to advance careers.
US Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture: State Fact Sheets
State fact sheets provide information on population, income, education, employment, federal funds, organic agriculture, farm characteristics, farm financial indicators, top commodities, and exports, for each state in the United States....
Other
Digital Library for Earth System Education (Dlese)
This resource provides materials for teachers on a huge array of topics. Search site by topic, grade level, and desired output (such as lesson plan, case study, assessment or tutorial). Site is focused on earth science, geography, and...
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Maryland Council on Economic Education (Mcee)
"Comprised of leaders in business, agriculture, government, and education from around the State," the site fosters economic education. Major emphasis here is on awards programs and their winners.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: From Old World to New World
Plants have migrated around the world just like people. This site explains how several African plants and food crops made their way into American life.
American Institute of Biological Sciences
Action Bioscience: Agroforestry and the Maintenance of Biodiversity
Aligned with National Science Education Standards, this article details the goals and processes of agroforestry. Agroforestry is a system of growing trees among areas populated by crops or livestock in an effort to maintain and encourage...
Other
American National Biography Online: Armstrong, Samuel Chapman
Biography of Samuel C. Armstrong, founder of the Hampton Normal and Agricultural Institute during Reconstruction, to educate African Americans after the Civil War. Hampton is now Hampton University.
PBS
Pbs: Journey to Planet Earth: Land of Plenty, Land of Want
Part of the PBS series "Journey to Planet Earth," this site explores the "fundamental problem facing today's farmer: how to feed the world's growing population without endangering our environment." Includes video and educational resources.
Other
Government of Alberta: Welcome to the Alberta Farm Safety Program
The Alberta Farm Safety Program website contains an abundance of resources to promote agricultural safety and rural health. Included are articles, fact sheets and educational resources.
San Diego State University
Sdsu: Farmers Around the World [Pdf]
A detailed resource for educators on the history of early farming and its influence on man and different civilizations. Archaeological sites are analyzed - crops, pottery, artifacts, early cultures.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Virtual Economics Web Companion
The Virtual Economics Web Companion for K-12 economics and social studies teachers was created by the National Council on Economic Education. A wide variety of educational materials and lesson plans can be accessed through this site....
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The Tribune: India
India's Tribune is a daily newspaper covering the latest news and issues in India. Content includes a focus on the latest headlines, education, health, science, sports, and more.
Other
Welcome to New Mexico
The official site for the state of New Mexico includes information on living and working in New Mexico, education, services, government, and agencies.
Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Science Today 2004 Corn Crop Is a Bin Buster
With this resource, students will examine and evaluate data on the corn harvest in the United States over the past several years. Using the USA TODAY Snapshot "2004 corn crop is a bin-buster," data from the USDA Statistics Service...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Why Does Evolution Matter Now?
Discover how evolution affects your world and how understanding evolution can help solve problems in medicine, agriculture, and the environment. Investigate the growing problem of antibiotic resistance.
Other
Silicon Valley History Online
A great treasure trove of early photos and narrative on agriculture, education, people, technology, transportation, and urban life in the Silicon Valley area.