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Acid rain and agriculture
Students are never too young to do inquiry-based science! How does the pH of water affect seed germination? 4th/5th grade teachers at Wickliffe Progressive Elementary School Sabrina Walters and Shelly Hughes led their students through an experiment…
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A Different Kind of Farming
Teachers attending the 2015 Ag Biotech Academy took a field trip to Freshwater Farms in Urbana, Ohio. This facility has been in operation for over 30 years, raising rainbow trout, yellow perch, and freshwater shrimp. Ohio has over 300 fish farms,…
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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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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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Agronomist shares science fair ideas
GrowNextGen brings the experts to you! Laura Lindsey is a Soybean and Small Grain Agronomist in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science at the Ohio State University. She recently did a webinar on Soybean-Related Science Fair Experiments for…
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Alexandra Stinemetz
Field Agronomist at Pioneer
Knows about:
agronomy
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soybeans
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technology
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Alex Lindsey
Assistant Professor of Crop Ecophysiology and Agronomy at the Ohio State University
Knows about:
agronomy
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soybeans
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statistical analysis
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plant science
,
soil science
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Amy Sigg Davis
Farmer
Knows about:
commodities
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farming
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soybeans
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Andrea Flowers
Merchant at Cargill Inc.
Knows about:
soybeans
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logistics
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processing
,
Cargill
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Andy Stickel welcomes students to his family farm
Andy Stickel farms with his family, his parents, and his brother’s family in Wood County, Ohio. They grow corn, soybeans, wheat, and tomatoes, as well as raising cattle on their 1500 acre property. Stickel welcomed students from Ohio and many other…
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4 lessons
Animal digestion and nutrition
How might we best feed animals?
How do animals digest food? Animal nutritionists determine feed rations for livestock, zoo animals, and pets related to their dietary needs but also their digestive systems. This unit will make a…
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3 lessons
Animal digestion and nutrition - animal activities
How might we best feed animals?
How do animals digest food? Animal nutritionists determine feed rations for livestock, zoo animals, and pets related to their dietary needs but also their digestive systems. This unit will make a…
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3 lessons
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…
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Anthony Wayne-Penta FFA FT “Soy” Day 2022
On Friday, November 18th, the Anthony Wayne-Penta FFA Chapter visited Fallen Timbers Middle School 6th grade classes for “soy day”. Soybeans are the top crop produced in Ohio. In this agricultural literacy event, members taught 6th graders about…
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3 lessons
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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2 lessons
Barges, trains and trucks: Logistics and moving soybeans
Why is transportation for commodity crops so critical?
Infrastructure is critical to the functions of the country, in particular the shipment of commodity crops such as soybeans. This unit introduces students to several types of infrastructure that are…
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Barry McGraw
Director, Product Development and Commercialization at the Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about:
stem
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aquaculture
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engineering
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research and development
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soy-based products
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soybeans
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1 lesson
Beans about water: soybeans and food science
What role do soybeans and soy products play in my everyday life?
Are soybeans everywhere? Really? Check ingredient labels in a variety of cookies, peanut butter, soups, chips, chocolate candy, microwave popcorn and other processed snacks. Many of the foods we eat…
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Bill Bateson
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
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soybeans
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Hancock County
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Bill Bayliss
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
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soybeans
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aquaculture
,
Logan County
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5 lessons
Bioeconomy and soybeans: investigating challenges and exploring solutions
What is a bioeconomy? What is the role of soybeans in the development of bioeconomies in Spanish-speaking countries?
International markets are very important to soybean farmers across the globe. In this unit, students in a Spanish language class will explore the idea of a bioeconomy and research case studies of…
student research project
Biofuels: Fuel from Food?
The question for this experiment was which type of sugar (glucose or sucrose) can produce the most ethanol (greatest ethanol percent) through the fermentation and distillation of different food products (corn syrup, strawberry, molasses, corn, and…
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Bioscience careers and hands-on fun at SWOBEC
GrowNextGen coordinated a session for about 90 high school juniors from schools comprising the Southwest Ohio Bioscience Education Consortium (SWOBEC) at Southern State Community College in Washington Court House. Representatives from renewable…
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Bob Suver
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
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soybeans
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Clark County
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Bringing the power with biofuel!
Biodiesel from start to finish…. That’s what Kelly Lewis’s bioscience seniors worked on in their first full week back at school. Lewis teaches the Bioscience program for Eastland-Fairfield Career and Technical School at a satellite location in…
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Chad Warner
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
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soybeans
,
Darke County
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Charles Heady
Senior Crush Merchant and Oilseeds Manager, Cargill Agricultural Supply Chain, North America
Knows about:
animal science
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commodities
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grains
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nutrients
,
soybeans
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Checking peroxidase levels in soybean plants
Sarah Seeley, a junior at Benjamin Logan High School, was the second place winner of the Ohio Soybean Council State Science Day award. Seeley’s project tested which type of soybean has the most peroxidase. Peroxidase is an enzyme found in soybeans…
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3 lessons
ChickQuest primer
What do you know about chickens?
Chickens are one of the largest consumers of soybeans! In this unit, students learn about the characteristics of birds and chickens, and how to idenitify different breeds.
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4 lessons
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…
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Community outreach events bring soybean science to the masses!
Ohio Soybean Council ambassadors have been traveling around to share science and fun with eager learners. Soy Excited for Science, Eastland Fairfield CC A group of about 30 students investigated chemistry and food science around soy including making…
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Congratulations to these 2019 winners!
Give ’em a hand, folks! These are the winners of the Ohio Soybean Bioscience Award, sponsored by the Ohio Soybean Council. These projects were judged at State Science Day at the Ohio State University. Winners will be invited to share their research…
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Crushing soybeans
Teachers participating in the “Explore Food Science: Field to Package” virtual workshop recently took a tour of the Sidney Cargill soybean processing plant. The tour was conducted by Andrea Flowers, who buys beans for the facility, and Pat Knouff, a…
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Dave Dotterer
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Wayne County
.
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David Black
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Franklin County
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David Clark
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Warren County
.
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Destinations of soybeans
Do you know where the soybeans grown here in Ohio end up? All over the world! John Motter, Treasurer of The United Soybean Board (USB), explains how far and wide those soybeans travel. (embed: https://vimeo.com/156015018)
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Down on the farm with extern Patty Hanna
Patty Hanna teaches at the eSTEM Academy for Reynoldsburg City Schools. She was chosen to do an externship at The Ohio State University’s Waterman Agriculture and Natural Resources Laboratory. As part of the externship experience, Hanna will produce…
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Emilie Regula Hancock
Marketing & Outreach Manager at Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about:
marketing
,
outreach
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soybeans
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agriculture
,
policy and regulation
.
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Emulsion activities bring learning together
After discussing the soybean’s nitrogen-fixing ability and its role in the nitrogen cycle, Amy McCormick of Columbiana High School demonstrated another use for soybeans. She used the Soybeans are Everywhere lessons to incorporate surface tension,…
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Encountering a whole new world
Leah LaCrosse, Huron City Schools 8th grade science educator and GrowNextGen teacher leader, visited Commodity Classic 2019, the largest farmer-led, farmer-focused agricultural and educational event in America: Walking into Commodity Classic…
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Eric Slater
Vice-President of Operations at Zen-Noh Grain Corporations Export Terminal in Convent, Louisiana
Knows about:
grains
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international
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logistics
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soybeans
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transportation
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Experiment checks influence of GM feed on Japanese quails
Researchers investigated the effects of genetically modified feed on ten generations of Japanese quail chicks. The experimental groups were fed GM soy and non-GM maize, GM maize and non-GM soy, or both non-GM soy and maize. Some differences were…
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Fall harvest virtual field trips
Students from Ohio and other states were out in the field this week with Ohio soybean farmers Scott Metzger and Nathan Eckel. Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) provides live virtual field trips each spring and fall, so participants joined the farmer in the…
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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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Farming: a family tradition
John Motter, Treasurer of The United Soybean Board (USB), is active in many agricultural organizations near his farm in Jenera, Ohio. Here he talks about his family’s farming tradition. (embed: https://vimeo.com/156015097)
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Feed and fuel your future: food production
GrowNextGen collaborated with the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Corn & Wheat on a special program to help students find their future career. Feed and Fuel Your Future consisted of 4 weeks of virtual field trips, lessons, and career…
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Feed and fuel your future: food science and food safety
GrowNextGen collaborated with the Ohio Department of Education and Ohio Corn & Wheat on a special program to help students find their future career. Feed and Fuel Your Future consisted of 4 weeks of virtual field trips, lessons, and career…
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Fermented foods workshop brings teachers close-up with mold
GrowNextGen Teacher leaders Colin Day and Abby Snyder recently presented “Fermented Foods! Mold Fermented Soy Products”, a workshop for middle and high school biology teachers in central New York. Fifteen participants learned about fermented soy…
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Flooding impacts soybean transportation
Learn about the way recent flooding has affected soybean transportation from Ohio to China in this NPR story. Your students can see how natural disasters here affect transportation and the economy. Now is the peak time for American farmers to get…
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Fort Frye High School participates in Community Day
by Abby Motter, Fort Frye ag ed teacher and FFA advisor The Fort Frye FFA recently participated in the “We are Fort Frye” Community Day held on Friday, December 20th, 2019. At this event, local community members, businesses, colleges, and others set…
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Getting to know the versatility of soybeans
By attending the Ohio Soybean Council-sponsored Ag Biotech Academy workshop, Jamie Brown was able to share information about agriculture, soybeans, and careers with 6th grade students at Miami East Junior High. Brown’s students completed the Global…
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Global ag trade resources put the world at your students’ fingertips
So how does an Ohio soybean end up as tofu in Japan? A new e-learning module and career video developed by a partnership between the Ohio Soybean Council and the Columbus Council on World Affairs helps students understand issues related to global…
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Global Impact students share science with elementary school
Students from Global Impact Academy shared science fun with their community! At the Lagonda Elementary School’s Science Family Fun Night, they conducted labs from the following units on GNG: Soy Beautiful Oh Soy Good Can you taste the difference?:…
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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…
student research project
Grafting peas and beans
Grafting is a common gardening technique that unites a scion (top of one plant) with a rootstock (the root of another plant). Often times people graft their plants in order to repair a broken or injured plant, to speed up the growth by giving it a…
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Growing high oleic soybeans
John Motter, Treasurer of The United Soybean Board (USB) and Ohio farmer, talks about why he grows high oleic soybeans. (embed: https://vimeo.com/156015016)
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GrowNextGen shares at food production workshop
Ice cream? Yes, please! Making ice cream in a bag was just one of the fun activities in a food science workshop held at Lake Metropark Farmpark. 40 teachers ranging from kindergarten to grade 8 participated as part of a Summit County ESC second year…
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3 lessons
Growth and development of pigs
What do you know about pigs?
Pigs are one of the largest consumers of soybeans! In this unit, students explore the habitat, growth, and feed of pigs.
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Harold Watters
Retired Associate Professor, Field Specialist for Agronomic Systems
Knows about:
ohio state university
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extension
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farming
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nutrients
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soybeans
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water quality
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Hello, homeschoolers!
We’re making connections with the homeschooling community! GrowNextGen had a booth at the Cincinnati Midwest Homeschool Convention in April. Both parents and children were interested in the egg incubator on the table—many wanted to buy an incubator…
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1 lesson
Henry Ford and George Washington Carver team up to make bio-based products
How do scientists and engineers work together to solve problems?
Scientists and engineers work together to “industrialize” the use of agriculture products. Oil and protein from plants can be turned into many products. Design some new products using items from…
student research project
How Does Peptide D4E1 Affect the Survival Rate of Soybean Cyst Nematodes?
The purpose of this experiment was to determine the survival rate of Soybean Cyst Nematodes when exposed to peptide D4E1.The null hypothesis is that the peptide will have no effect on the survival rate. The simplified procedure includes extracting…
student research project
Increasing soybean germination rate
Seed germination begins with the rupturing of the seed coat and the emergence of the radicle, which will form the first roots of the seedling. Molybdenum is a catalyst for several enzymatic reactions in a cell, and potassium chloride is an essential…
Video
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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Jeff Magyar
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Ashtabula County
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Jeff McKanna
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Hancock County
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Jennifer Coleman
Director of Communications at Aimpoint Research
Knows about:
budgets
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media
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agriculture
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soybeans
,
ag communication
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Jerry Bambauer
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Auglaize County
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leader
Julia Brown
Communications Manager for the Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about:
soybeans
,
agriculture
,
budgets
,
media
,
ag communication
.
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Just a spoonful of soybeans
GMO Soybeans Fighting Autoimmune Diseases. Shows researchers focusing on brand new uses for GMO soybeans. Thank you to PBS Learning Media for providing this video. Credit: Funded by GSK.
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Katie Reardon
Global Demand and Market Development Coordinator at the Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about:
commodities
,
soybeans
,
ohio soybean council
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exports
,
careers
,
global agriculture
.
leader
Keith Kemp
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Preble County
.
leader
Kelsie Heath
Precision Solutions Specialist at Sunrise Cooperative
Knows about:
grains
,
soybeans
,
farm data
,
soil science
.
leader
Kirk Merritt
Executive Director, Ohio Soybean Council
Knows about:
soybeans
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research
,
agriculture
,
policies
.
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Kyle Poling
Field Agronomist at Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.
Knows about:
seed genetics
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crop management
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soybeans
,
agronomy
.
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Laura Lindsey
Associate Professor; Soybean and Small Grain Production at The Ohio State University; Department of Horticulture and Crop Science
Knows about:
ohio state university
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commodities
,
extension
,
plant/crop science
,
soybeans
.
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Layers of “soil” make learning tasty
Mary Wolf’s third grade class at General Rosecrans Elementary has been very busy learning about soil and soybeans. After a presentation on soil horizons, the students made their own with pudding, cookie crumbs, and gummy worms. Wolf said, “My…
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4 lessons
Let’s eat! Exploring food science
How is science in everything we eat?
What is your favorite food? Chances are a soybean product is being used to process it or, if it’s a meat dish, was used to feed the animal. Other living things (microbes) help to make our food, too.…
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4 lessons
Living the hive life: honey bees and pollinators
How important are honey bees to our food supply?
What’s happening to honey bees? This unit contains three different ways to learn about honey bees and pollinators: a video for all to learn more about bees and how to successfully keep them, a…
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Looking for science project ideas?
Here’s what’s going on at OSU’s Western Agricultural Research Station! Located in South Charleston, Ohio, the station has around 40 projects evaluating weed control, looking at new herbicide chemistries compared to older standards, working on good…
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Maggie Lewis
Postdoctoral Researcher in the Department of Entomology, The Ohio State University
Knows about:
entolomogy
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soybeans
,
soybean aphids
.
Video
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 Martin
International Diplomacy and Sociology within Social Studies at Dublin Jerome High School
Knows about:
simulations
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social studies
,
soybeans
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Matthew Stroud
Product Agronomist at DuPont Pioneer
Knows about:
dupont pioneer
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agribusiness
,
agronomist
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research and development
,
soybeans
,
test plot
.
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Mike Heffelfinger
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Van Wert County
.
leader
Mike Mutchler
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Crawford County
.
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Mike Ralph
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Marion County
.
article
Mission: Be an Agricultural Engineer and Catch the Egg!
Students in grades 6 through 8 participated in the Science of Agriculture workshop on The Ohio State University Wooster campus last month. Designed to encourage interest in STEM education, this is the program’s fourteenth year. The students traveled…
article
Mooove over, Bessie; there's a new (Soy)Cow in town!
A “SoyCow” is a processing system that can grind and cook whole soybeans into soymilk, from which beverages, soya “cheese” (tofu), yogurt and other soy foods can be made. The SoyCow can process 4 pounds of raw soybeans into 4 gallons of nutritious…
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Nathan Eckel
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Henry County
.
article
New Global Blizzard Bag makes your life easier!
What to do about snow days? No worries! GrowNextGen and the Columbus Council on World Affairs have put together a package of great global resources to keep your students engaged and learning whether school’s open or not! Here are the resources…
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New unit—Soy in food: What is that doing there?
In this unit, students measure the nutrient content of various foods, determine the function of soy in foods, and learn how fermentation of soy can be used to make different foods. The unit includes international/cultural implications for the way…
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2 lessons
Nitrogen fixation and legumes: say what?
How do legumes fix nitrogen?
If the atmosphere is about 80% Nitrogen (N2), but plants cannot use that form, how do they get nitrogen? In this unit, students plant and care for soybeans under one of five different…
student research project
Nutrients in Glycine max amidst Temperature Increase
This study was completed in order to evaluate the relationship between temperature and content of elements such as potassium, iron, and zinc. Soybean (Glycine max) seeds were grown at two temperatures, 25 and 32 degrees Celsius, and all other…
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Ohio farmers share about spring planting with students
May means it’s planting time for Ohio soybean farmers. Students from across the country visited farms via virtual field trips and learned all about soybean planting. Nathan Eckel welcomed viewers during the elementary trip. Eckel lives in Wood…
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Ohio Soybean Board member facilitates student’s research project
Dublin Coffman High School student Emily Fan researched the differences of bean production between GMO and non-GMO plants when exposed to organic and inorganic fertilizer. She became interested in this project after taking AP Environmental Science…
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Oh Soy Good
How might soymilk, and other types of milk, help ensure food security? This lesson was previewed at Ag Biotech Academy 2015 and received great reviews! Students will make soy milk and ice cream in a bag and learn about molarity, molality, and…
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Outstanding in the field!
How can students learn about ag-related research and how to evaluate data? In that pursuit, 14 teachers gathered at the Ohio State University’s Western Agricultural Research Station to learn about the role of technology in agriculture. The…
student research project
Paper mill sludge: a usable fertilizer?
Approximately 10 billion tons of PMS are produced annually by the paper industry and pose a major disposal problem for paper mills. One possible solution to the industry’s problem is the use of PMS as a fertilizer through land-spreading. When mixed…
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Planting soybeans with Farmer Eckel
Spring is here, and it is time for planting! The Ohio Soybean Council and GrowNextGen made it possible for everyone to be a part of spring planting with Wood County farmer Nathan Eckel. Eckel hosted a virtual field trip on his farm, talking about…
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2 lessons
Plenish® of ways to use oil
Can you transform fats in your diet?
Current trends in consumer behavior show that people want to eat healthier and are looking for simple ways to transform their diets. High oleic soybean oil features lower saturated fat while…
article
Putting bugs ONTO plants—all in the name of science!
We’re keeping an eye on Abigail Lister, a student at Bloom Carroll Middle School, and her soy-related science project! After contacting GrowNextGen for ideas, Lister decided to do some research on aphid resistance. Andy Michel, Associate Professor…
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Rave review for Ag Biotech Academy from a returning teacher!
Kelly Mikhail teaches zoology and immunology at Worthington Christian High School. She returned to Ag Biotech Academy this year, and here’s what she said when we asked why: The Ag Biotech Conference is not to be missed! I wanted to return to gain…
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Rootbeer for me, please!
Kristen Campbell is an ag education and vet science teacher at Piketon High School. She was one of three lucky classroom grant winners in the Educating with Excellence: Build GrowNextGen into your lesson planning webinar held in September. Campbell…
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Sample Leader
Teacher at High School
Knows about:
soybeans
,
precision ag
,
drones
,
technology
.
leader
Scott Denlinger
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Montgomery County
.
leader
Scott Metzger
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
Knows about:
farming
,
soybeans
,
Ross County
.
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3 lessons
Selective Breeding and GMOs
What is genetic modification? How does it dffer from selective breeding?
A lot of questions surround definitions of genetic modification. This unit models two different techniques of genetic modification and tries to help students understand the terms and the consequences…
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5 lessons
Smart farming: using data to make decisions
What kind of data do farmers use to make decisions? Where does that data come from?
Become a “farmer” on a journey from pre-planting to harvest to see what decisions farmers are making every year as they farm. Growers across the country are gaining access to more and…
student research project
Soil compaction and fertilizer run-off in soybean crop
The purpose of conducting this experiment was to learn more information about the problem of fertilizer runoff and its relation to soil compaction as well as exploring possible solutions to both of these issues. A variety of research has been done…
article
SOLE and Soybeans in Space
“How will we produce soybeans on Mars?” “How can we innovate correct ag practices to sustain life on other planets?” A unique workshop presented by the Ohio Soybean Council, GrowNextGen, and The Works, a children’s museum in Newark, focused on these…
article
Soy's role in feeding the world
How can soybean products help solve world hunger? After attending the summer Ag Biotech Academy workshop, that’s the question Penta Career Center teacher David Stacklin presented to his freshman Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (AFNR) class.…
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Soy-based Paint Covers OSU Campus
When you head to The Ohio State University (OSU) and are looking for 1 of 36,000 possible parking spots, you could be pulling in between two lines that have been painted with a soy-based paint. Through collaborative efforts of the Ohio Soybean…
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2 lessons
Soy-stainable: sustainable products
Are you an informed consumer?
Are you aware of more sustainable products? Do you try to buy more sustainable products when you have the choice?
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3 lessons
Soy and world hunger
How can soybean products help solve world hunger?
Have you ever heard students utter the words “What’s the point? What does this have to do with anything?” This lesson is an engaging 3 part challenge in which students apply their knowledge to…
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Soybean Ink and Salad Dressing
Instructors Abby Snyder and Colin Day recently participated in Science Night for Geneva City School District in New York. They saw over 350 people and presented a soy lecithin ink lesson, connecting it to the principle of emulsification.…
student research project
Soybean Peroxidase 2018
This study tested which type of soybean has the most peroxidase between genetically modified soybean strains, Bayer Credenz 3841 LibertyLink Soybeans and Asgrow Roundup Ready 2 AG03X7, and conventional soybean seeds. The function of peroxidase found…
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Soybeans? Jobs? Just read the label!
GrowNextGen recently partnered with Cargill at the Career Exploration Academy held in Sydney, Ohio. This event, presented by the Workforce Partnership of Shelby County, allowed over 900 students to learn about careers in different area businesses.…
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Soybeans and green oil
by Dusty Sonnenberg, CCA, Ohio Field Leader, a project of the Ohio Soybean Council and soybean check-off. Article from Ohio Ag Net Most family farms do not last for five generations without a willingness to change and adopt new technologies. For…
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Soybeans and soil compaction win the prize!
(Thanks WYSO for this news story.) Springfield STEM Academy Student’s Science Fair Project Wins Ohio Environmental Award A local high school student has received the Governor’s Award For Excellence in Environmental Protection Research. Ian Spence is…
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Soybeans have more tryptophan than turkey
So it isn’t the turkey that will make you sleepy! “You just can’t use the excuse anymore that the serotonin-inducing amino acid tryptophan is the reason you conk out after dinner. Foods like soy, eggs, lobster, even spinach have higher tryptophan…
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Soybeans on the Ohio River—and beyond
Consolidated Grain and Barge’s Riverside Facility welcomed students in a recent virtual field trip. The Cincinnati facility buys grain from farmers and exports it to other places in the country and in the world. Facility manager Doug Faber walked us…
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Soy bioproduct research: BPA free
The Ohio Soybean Council (OSC) and researchers at Battelle have developed a soy-based, BPA-free coating for use in the lining of metal food and beverage cans and other coating applications. Dr. Bhima Vijayendran, a partner at Redwood Innovation…
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Soy Foam: Hiding in Plain Sight
Invention Convention regional finals are going on now, and State Science Day will take place on May 14. The bright young minds presenting their ideas are the innovators of the future, and inspiration could be right under their feet! Polyurethane…
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Soy in food: What is that doing in there?
How does the chemical composition of soybeans impact the characteristics of soy-containing foods?
Have you ever looked on a food label and seen soy products on it, even though it wasn’t made from soybeans? This unit explores the various uses of soy in foods and how soy can be used to accomplish…
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Spin into agriscience
What do you know about soybeans and their innovations?
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Spring virtual field trip presents planting to all audiences
Wood County farmer and Ohio Soybean Council board member Andy Stickel invited students from all over Ohio and beyond to visit his farm this week—virtually, that is! Stickel led an elementary field trip one day and another for middle and high school…
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Statewide science search!
We’re looking all over Ohio for great science fair projects! The Ohio Soybean Council Foundation sponsors up to three $100 Ohio Soybean Bioscience Awards at each of the 17 district science fairs across Ohio. The purpose of the award is to inspire…
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Steve Reinhard
Chairman, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
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Stick a fork in it: biodegradable products
Which biobased substrate will create a durable form of bio-plastic? Which biobased material has the least effect on the composition of compost and runoff through degradation?
Compostable plastics are a new generation of plastics that are biodegradable through composting. They are derived generally from renewable raw materials like starch (e.g. corn, potato, tapioca etc),…
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Student's science question leads to supplies, support
Abigail Lister, a student at Bloom Carroll Middle School, contacted GrowNextGen for ideas on soybean-related science fair ideas. She decided to do some research on aphid resistance. Andy Michel, Associate Professor of Entomology at OSU sent GMO and…
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Studying wild soybeans
Plant breeding has a long history as an effort to produce plants with certain characteristics. Soybean researchers work with soybean genes to improve yield, composition and resistance to pests. But rather than considering today’s varieties, a new…
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Talking with friendly farmers
Scott Metzger Nathan Eckel Ohio Soybean Council’s director of research and education Tom Fontana introduced Ag Biotech Academy workshop participants to two Ohio soybean farmers. They shared about their work and the decisions they make as part of…
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Teachers LOVE making biodiesel with us!
GrowNextGen educators Jane Hunt and Heather Bryan recently led an Engineering in Agriculture workshop for 29 teachers at The Works in Newark, Ohio. The event included participants from elementary, middle, and high school classrooms. Lessons…
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Testing Local Waterways for Microplastic Pollution and its Effect on Crops
With a growing population, humans are now using more resources than ever before. In using such a high quantity of resources, it is inevitable that we have more waste than ever before. Global plastic pollution has increased at a dramatic rate in the…
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The effect of soil minerals on root nodulation
This project studied the effects of Phosphorus, Potassium, and Nitrogen on the nodule growth on the root system of a soybean plant. The objective was to compare the nodule population on the roots. This was done while also testing the soil in each…
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The effect of starter fertilizer on Glycine max yields
The objective was to compare the yield and protein and oil content of Glycine max planted with a 2 x 2 application of 10-34-00 starter fertilizer and without starter fertilizer, and to compare the quality of water discharge from field drainage tile…
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The Effects of Adding Amino Acid, L-Glycine, to Soybean Plant Growth and Development
Soybeans are a great source of protein, which are crucial for both the human and animal diet. Because of this, they are found in 80% of most foods in the United States. Chocolate, soy milk, protein bars, and tofu are just a few foods with soybeans…
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The Effects of Exogenously Applied L-Tryptophan on the Nodulation and Overall Development of Soybeans Grown in Acidic Soil
Acidic soil severely inhibits legume nodulation and devastates crop yields worldwide. Among the many phytohormones that regulate nodulation, indole-3-acetic acid is known to improve the nodulation and stress tolerance between specific legumes and…
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Todd Hesterman
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
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Henry County
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Tom Fontana
Director of Research and Education at Ohio Soybean Council
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Tyler Miller
Member, Ohio Soybean Council Board of Trustees
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Crawford County
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U.S. Soy Shoes Donated to Frontline Workers
(from United Soybean Board) U.S. Soy is helping bring comfort to health care professionals who are working tirelessly on the frontlines during COVID-19. Okabashi, an American company that counts on U.S. soy for all its sandals, pledged to donate up…
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Using ozobots to simulate agriculture technology
How might we use robots to simulate agricultural technology? What role does computer science play in agriculture?
The technology innovations in use in the agriculture industry have been touted as second only to those of the US military. What are these innovations? GPS guided tractors, follow-along equipment,…
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We had a BLAST
GrowNextGen leader Zack Bateson facilitated the last section of the 2020 virtual Ag Biotech Academy, joining the group from his home in North Dakota for a bioinformatics session. Bateson introduced participants to the National Center for…
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We have never bean soy excited before!
Elementary schools around Ohio are learning about soybeans through fun, fast-paced interactive assemblies. The Ohio Soybean Council is sponsoring these school presentations designed to educate children about agriculture in general and soybeans in…
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What kind of plastic can YOU invent?
GrowNextGen, supported by the Ohio Soybean Council Foundation, facilitated a renewable plastic activity at the Invention Convention Southwest Ohio Regional Final at Central State University on Saturday, April 23. Over 250 K-8th grade students,…
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Where do our soybeans go?
Ohio exports 51% of the soybeans grown here. Where do they go, and how do they get there? A recent webinar on infrastructure and agriculture helped participants understand more about transportation of commodities. Mike Hogan is a corporate…
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Which type of water makes soybeans grow fastest?
The purpose of the project is to determine which type of water makes soybeans grow the fastest when watering the plants with tap water, calcium water, and distilled water. The hypothesis states that the soybeans watered with calcium water will grow…
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Why biotechnology is good for farmers
Did you know that agricultural productivity has risen dramatically in recent years? Kyle Poling, DuPont Pioneer Field Agronomist, spoke with the Ag Biotech Academy workshop participants about using biotechnology to increase productivity. In 1930…
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World hunger and soy
How is international agriculture addressing world hunger issues?
Students explore international organizations working to address hunger challenges and the growing demand for protein in these three lessons.
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Your students’ career exploration journey starts here
We’ve done the legwork to gather these great resources. Now you can help your students explore and make career plans for a bright future! As an educator, you want to help students connect their learning with the real world, but you’re in need of…
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“Soybeans as an energy feedstock”
Find the lesson plans you need for cutting-edge teaching. Check out this great bioenergy curriculum. Bioenergy comes from renewable sources yields little or no chemical pollutants in production is more reliable than solar or wind energy uses organic…
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