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University of Wisconsin

Univ. Wisconsin Extension: Forage Resources: Alfalfa

For Students 9th - 10th
A variety of articles on alfalfa management, variety selection, establishment and growth, fertilization, and pest control are offered here by the University of Wisconsin Extension.
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NC State University

North Carolina State University: Resistance to Pesticides

For Students 9th - 10th
Although pesticides are designed to kill pest populations, they are seldom 100% effective -- a few individuals usually survive and reproduce. These survivors may have a behavioral trait that helps them avoid the pesticide, a biochemical...
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Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This association helps its members with a wide range of farming issues. They help with food safety, environmental protection, marketing, labor, pest management and communications. Check out this site for basic produce grower information.
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Society for Science and the Public

Science News for Students: Keeping Bugs Away From Food

For Students 3rd - 8th
Discover how scientists in New Zealand kept bugs out of food boxes. How did they do this? They coated the cardboard boxes with citronella oil. Bugs hate the stink of citronella so they stay away from the food!
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University of Wisconsin

University of Wisconsin: Biological Control News

For Students 9th - 10th
News source for Biological Control (no longer published). Posts back issues, which contain in-depth info on field, fruit, vegetable, and nursery crops in regards to insect control.
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CK-12 Foundation

Ck 12: Life Science: Control of Insects

For Students 6th - 8th
[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Ladybugs won't hurt you. But they are dangerous to some other insects! Ladybugs eat plant-harming bugs known as aphids. Since they have an appetite for aphids,...
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Cornell University

Cornell University: A Guide to Natural Enemies in North America

For Students 9th - 10th
In-depth info on four natural enemies: parasitoids, predators, pathogens, and weed feeders. Great identification of target insects and plants.
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University of Illinois

University of Illinois Extension: Natural Resources, Environment, and Ecosystems

For Teachers 9th - 10th
A collection of lesson plans for specific age levels to help students gain a better understanding of animals, plants, and people, and how they affect each other in ecosystems. Many of the activities provide discussion questions and...
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Georgia Department of Education

Ga Virtual Learning: Ap Environmental Science: Food Production and Pesticides

For Students 9th - 10th
Through videos, interactive activities, and readings, students explore the future of food production and sustainability of our current agricultural system.
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Crop Life Canada

For Students 9th - 10th
Covers a wide variety of issues from pestcide facts and history to food safety and human health. This organization is involved in all aspects of industry-wide education, communication, legislation, regulation to protecting Canada's...
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University of California

Bacillus Thuringiensis: How Do Insects Become Resistant to Pesticide?

For Students 9th - 10th
Insects are known for their ability to develop resistance to insecticides. Currently there are insects resistant to every synthetic chemical insecticide used. There are many factors to developing resistance. In a population of insects...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Learn the Issues: Chemicals & Toxics

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides real-world issues as well as the scientific research and technology used to support the EPA's mission to protect human health and safeguard the natural environment.
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Pesticide Environmental Stewardship: Introduction to Insecticide Resistance

For Students 9th - 10th
Insecticides are organized into classes-organophosphates, carbamates, pyrethroids, neonicotinoids, etc.- that share a common chemical structure and mode of action (MOA). MOA is the specific process by which an insecticide kills an...
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McGill University

Mc Gill U.: Integrated Management of Apple Pests

For Students 9th - 10th
Site describes rusts(which are a type of fungus)on apple trees, discusses the disease and how to treat it.
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US Department of Agriculture

U.s. Department of Agriculture: Bats Can Be Farmer Friendly!

For Students 3rd - 5th
Learn about bats and how they are useful to farmers.
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Ecolabels: Food and Nutrition: Vegan Recipes

For Students 9th - 10th
Articles with vegan recipes, vegan substitutes and a vegan coffee guide.
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US Department of Agriculture

The United States National Arboretum: Basic Plant Requirements

For Students 9th - 10th
Site provides a brief description of some of the environmental parameters that influence plant growth.
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Wessels Living History Farm

Wessels: Farming in the 1920s: 1920s World Events

For Students 9th - 10th
Find a list of events in many categories that occurred in the 1920s.
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Government of Canada

Responsible Pesticide Use

For Students 9th - 10th
This site promotes responsible pesticide use in the home and the outside environment.
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Curated OER

Universtiy of Cal/uc Ipm Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you want to know about IPM.How to manage pest and various links to more important info.
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Curated OER

Uc Ipm Online

For Students 9th - 10th
Everything you want to know about IPM.How to manage pest and various links to more important info.

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