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Resources for TeachersAgriculture is a great topic to use to inspire students to use science, math, writing and logic skills. We've assembled some worksheets, fact sheets, and links for you here. Resources for StudentsThis whole site can help you learn about agriculture and do your homework or special projects. Click here for a special page just for you! Resources for ParentsRaise a kid who understands the great gift of dinner and give him or her a leg up on science and an interesting career! |
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| Agriculture stimulates a "multiplier effect" on jobs. For every farm that is out there, there are businesses and jobs that support farming and/or are supported by farming.
The poultry industry, for example, is strongly tied to the banking industry (for capital improvement and operating loans); the feed industry; the packaging supply industry; vehicle and equipment dealers; the restaurant industry, grocery and other food supply groups; and more. Farmers who raise turkeys or broilers often sell to a "branded" processor, such as Perdue Farms or Tyson Foods, but the paycheck the farmer earns is spent locally, in his or her own community, supporting groceries, dry cleaners, clothing and shoe stores and car dealerships - just like your paycheck. What do you do for a living? Do you work for or with a farmer? |
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