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Ag economics
Who helps farmers make decisions? Meet David Marrison, a farm management specialist and see how his career helps farmers manage on-farm data.
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Amy Jo Henry
Career Technical STEM Instructor Coordinator, Global Impact STEM Academy
Knows about:
careers
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CTE
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career exploration
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economics
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global perspectives
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chickens
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externship
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Ben Brown
Clinical Faculty in Agricultural Risk Management at University of Missouri
Knows about:
agricultural risk management
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economics
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3 lessons
Can you taste the difference? Food science in action
Can you discriminate the difference in taste between two products?
When a food company is offering a new product, changing ingredients, or researching potential products, it is important for the company to know what the consumer reaction is likely to be of the…
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4 lessons
Future of food
How has agriculture changed? What is a GMO? What is the future of food?
Society and cultures revolve around food. There are television networks solely focused on food and it is almost impossible to take a drive without passing a fast food chain. Billions of dollars are…
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Global aquaculture
Have you considered a career in aquaculture? Watch and learn more about this fast-growing, global career.
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4 lessons
Global trade in agriculture
Where did your food come from? How far did it travel?
Many people are thinking about these questions prompted by the mantra “Buy Local.” But much of our food has been shipped by barge, ridden on rails and rolled on the road in trucks. Without…
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5 lessons
GMOs go global: should they be labeled?
Should labeling of GMOs be mandatory?
What do you know about genetic modification? Is genetic modification helpful or harmful? This unit will help to develop student thinking about genetic modification and food security issues around the…
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5 lessons
Here, fishy fishy: aquaculture systems
How does soymeal feed compare to fishmeal feed when raising Tilapia in an aquaculture system?
Take on multiple roles within an aquaculture farm including set-up and maintenance of tanks, test water quality, investigate possible feed sources and monitor fish health and growth.
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High-tech agriculture engineering and technology
What skills are needed to get into High-tech Agriculture? See what students are doing in Iowa to learn about GPS and GIS. This video comes with Discussion Questions and Teacher Background. Thank you to PBS Learning Media for providing this video.…
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International agriculture development
Are you interested in travel and helping others? Then a career in international agriculture development may be for you.
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International trade
A career in global ag trade relies on strong interpersonal skills and an understanding of the food system. Could this career be for you?
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3 lessons
International trade in agriculture
Why do we engage in trade with other countries? What are the ways in which this trading occurs?
Trade in agricultural products is big business. In Ohio nearly 50% of soybeans are exported. In this unt, students learn about the customers for Ohio’s ag products and how these goods are…
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Logistics and transportation
International marketing is an important piece of the supply chain! Watch this video to learn how you can be a part of it as Rusty Orben, Resident Vice President for CSX Transportation and Jim Wellman, President of Wellman Seeds and Wellman Farms…
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Managing plant pathogens using integrated pest management (IPM)
Do you like to work outside? A Plant Pathology and Microbiology Scientist talks about scouting for pest problems in a soybean field. Thank you to PBS Learning Media for providing this video. Credit: This module was designed and produced by Iowa…
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Matthew C. Roberts
Associate Professor and Extension Specialist at The Ohio State University
Knows about:
osu
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ag education
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biofuels
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economics
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extension
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marketing
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1 lesson
Soy McCoy coloring book
What is a soybean? What value does it have?
For younger students, a coloring book that introduces soybeans: the history and the uses in animal agriculture, bioproducts and the local grocery store. This is perfect for ag days, camps or after…
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