• Caring for a sick animal

• Fixing a tractor, combine or irrigation pump

• Ordering seed, feed, fertilizer or fuel

• Building or fixing fences, sheds or other facilities

• Scouting crop fields for pest or disease damage

• Reading soil test results to determine whether fertilizer or lime are needed

• Presenting a business case to the bank for funding an expansion

• Serving on boards or committees to improve the industry

• and much, much more!

Being a farmer today involves having skills in lots of different areas , including veterminary, mechanical, chemical, financial, and scientific skills.

That diversity makes agriculture an interesting and rewarding career choice, and it makes agriculture a great starting point for any school project! Farmers produce food, feed, fiber and fuel - things we all need for daily life. So, every time you study farming, you learn more about your world.

These links can help you learn more about agriculture through some simple experiments and tasks. The worksheets are designed for grades 5-6.

• Earth Science
• Living Systems
• Matter & Energy
• Populations & Ecosystems
• Science
• Social Studies

Teachers:

Agriculture is a great way to introduce your students to science, math, economics, writing, critical thinking ... you name it!

It's an exciting industry that requires diverse skills and abilities. It's also a competitive and thriving field which is Delaware's top industry.

Ag in the Classroom offers you a chance to benefit your students and yourself! Find out how by visiting this link at the Delaware Department of Agriculture!

Should your students thank a chicken? We say, "Yes!" The Delmarva poultry industry provides many contributions to the local economy, environment and quality of life. Students can use the research and links on this site to help with projects. Find out more at www.thankachicken.com.

Thank a farmer - the dinner you save may be your own! Farmers and their livestock create jobs, preserve our nation's "food security," and protect our environment from development. This site has lots of facts about animal agriculture and its contributions to our lives - from the dinner plate and beyond! Learn more at www.thankafarmer.info.