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Precision ag consultant
Watch Chance Creighton, precision agriculture consultant for Arkansas Ag, explain his non-traditional career path into the agriculture industry. Thanks to Arkansas Soybean Association for sharing this video. Credit: Arkansas Soybean Association
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Agri program manager
See how Rachael Tucker, agri program manager at the Arkansas Agriculture Department, uses social media and event planning to educate Arkansans about how food is grown in the natural state. Thanks to Arkansas Soybean Association for sharing this …
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Social media specialist
Do people understand where their food comes from? This social media specialist uses social media channels such as Facebook and Twitter to help close the communication gap between producers and consumers. Thanks to Arkansas Soybean Association for …
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Family farmers, soybean growers
See how technology plays an important role in agriculture. 6th generation farmers talk about their passion for agriculture and farming. Thanks to Arkansas Soybean Association for sharing this video. Credit: Arkansas Soybean Association
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Agri inventor
Inventors and innovators are needed in agriculture! Learn more about the path to a product that saves farmers time and money. Thanks to Arkansas Soybean Association for sharing this video. Credit: Arkansas Soybean Association
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Commodities merchandiser
Who buys what farmers grow? See how Micha Price, commodity merchandiser for ADM Grain, uses marketing, logistics and research to purchase profitable grain from Arkansas producers. Thanks to Arkansas Soybean Association for sharing this video. …
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Ag Biotechnology Academy 2020
August 6, 2020Global Impact STEM Academy (Springfield, Ohio)
Currently we are planning to hold the workshop in a face-to-face setting, but if the situation changes, we will move the workshop to a virtual alternative. Hold the date, and watch for updates! AgBiotech Academy introduces teachers to biotechnology methods and the ways these methods are incorporated into agriculture through food science and biofuels labs. For teachers of Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Science. At this two-day workshop, all participants will experience: Industry Speakers … Register now!
Featured curriculum
GrowNextGen has a lot to offer, but our curriculum is especially great. See all curriculum.
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pH in soil
What is the variability in pH of soils across a field? Soil tests show the pH and nutrient amounts in a field. Soil chemistry determines the amount of root growth, the amount of nutrients that can be held in the soil, and the ability of plants to take in …
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Animal nutrition
Which macromolecules are found in animal feed? Animal nutrition focuses on the dietary needs of animals—not just those in agriculture and food production, but also in zoos, aquariums, and wildlife management. Pets need good nutrition, too. In t …
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Aquaculture
How does aquaculture meet the global demand for protein? Students discover the science and challenges behind global fish farming by completing these three lessons.
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Commodity transportation
How do transportation and logistics affect our food supply? Getting food from farms to markets is dependent on many forms of transportation, and involves careers related to logistics, infrastructure, commodity trading, and engineering. Students learn about …