Consumers want to know where their food comes from. When they lack basic ag literacy, farmers face increased unnecessary regulations that in turn, makes it harder to grow food.
10 Really Fun Reasons Why Every School Needs Ag in the Classroom
1. Helps so you don’t look dumb There can’t be anything more embarrassing than not knowing simple facts like where your milk comes from, that Christmas trees really come from Christmas Tree farms and bacon comes from a pig. Face it, no one wants to look like an idiot. You may laugh but it’s crazy how many people don’t have…
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Proposition 12: California, Please Don’t Tell Me How To Raise My Pigs
Some days I wonder what has become of our country? During the last election, many areas across the U.S. experienced record-breaking voting. Kind of exciting for me to see people were more engaged. Believe me, I am all for citizen participation. Not only were new candidates voted in, but there were a number of new ballot initiatives voted on. Some…
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Are Pig Farmers Good Environmental Stewards?
Ever wonder if pig farmers are good environmental stewards? Here is a short video to help you answer that question.
What is a GMO?
Are you confused about what a genetically modified organism is? Here is a great, short video explanation of a GMO.
Who Do You Want To Raise Your Bacon?
Recently, there have been a number of lawsuits filed in the state of North Carolina against Smithfield Foods. In fact, there are over 20 nuisance lawsuits against pig farms, waiting in the coffers. Three have already been through the court system and Smithfield has lost all three cases. The lawsuits are nuisance lawsuits filed by neighbors led by an out-of-state…
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Teachers Learn About Minnesota Agriculture Through Tours
Learning never stops for teachers. Especially for 40 teachers located from all areas of Minnesota. They embarked on a two-day ag tour visiting ag businesses and farms in southern Minnesota. The bus trip, sponsored by Minnesota Soybean and Minnesota Ag in the Classroom (program to increase ag literacy), was the first-ever educational tour where teachers could learn about agriculture and…
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