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US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service:california

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a state fact sheet on California from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports.
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Agriculture in the Classroom

National Agriculture in the Classroom: A Look at California Agriculture [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 8th
Use this one-page PDF document for a concise summary of the agricultural industry in Calfornia. Learn about the state's climate, soil, crops, and animals in short, easy-to-read bulletted lists.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Fresno Kangaroo Rat

For Students 4th - 8th
As might be expected from its name, the Fresno Kangaroo Rat inhabits south-central California. The species is at risk because agriculture takes ever-increasing bits of its habitat. Learn more about the Dipodomys nitratoides, more...