SAINT PAUL — You’re invited to participate in AgCultures, a new, free online education program designed to spur middle and high school students’ interest in, and knowledge of, the many facets of agriculture. The AgCultures team is undertaking a series of expeditions over three years that capture extraordinary stories about the future of agriculture from scientists, farmers, and technological innovators around the globe. The team departs for South America November 5 and will be sharing updates and videos direct from the field.
Educators have access to a free online learning environment with a STEM-focused curriculum tied to issues the team is exploring, along with a free classroom management system. The curriculum and activities included in the AgCultures online site will grow with each new expedition. Students worldwide can Take It Local and share their own story as they work online alongside the AgCultures team investigating the world’s food puzzles.
AgCultures Expedition 1: The Mighty Mississippi followed the production and flow of major grains from the Upper Midwest down the Mississippi to New Orleans. The AgCultures team visited farms, boarded tugs and barges, and captured a wide range of stories and careers tied to agribusiness as they made their way south along the river.
Join the AgCultures team online for Expedition 2: South America beginning November 5. They’ll be sharing updates and videos direct from the field in Argentina and Paraguay! Sign up for email updates, and join the AgCultures team online today!
— Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom
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