Meet the Farmer Videos
This new video series features farmers growing fruits and vegetables, STEAM and agriculture education themes. These videos were created for third graders, but children of all ages will love them!
Eat the Rainbow
with Farmer Ashley Rodgers
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Maybe you’ve heard that you need to eat the rainbow… but have you ever thought about growing the rainbow? Visit Farmer Ashley’s farm to see how she grows purple, blue, and yellow veggies. (And meet her pup, too!)
These Seed Power Ball snacks are easy, fun and so, so, so delicious. Oh yeah, they are healthy too! Learn more at www.smallbites.club!
Container Gardening
with Farmer Haylene Green
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Did you know that you don’t need a huge farm to grow food? Farmer Haylene uses containers to grow food, and even her favorite plant: hibiscus!
Hydroponic Lettuce
with Farmer Alexis Edwards
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You may have learned that plants need soil to survive.. but have you ever heard of hydroponic farming? Farmer Alexis uses this method to grow lettuce. She grows so much that she can even sell her lettuce to schools so children can enjoy it at lunch!
Growing Citrus
with Farmer Joe Franklin
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Who doesn’t love a juicy orange? There are so many different types of citrus, and Farmer Joe will show you a few varieties. Watch this video to see what citrus trees look like, and where they thrive!
Growing Olives
with Farmer Curtis Poling
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Have you ever thought about olive oil? How do olives grow and how do they become olive oil? Follow Farmer Curtis along to discover the process.
Experiments on a Farm
with Farmer Decton Hylton
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What is an experiment? What are some things that could be experimented on a farm? Watch our video on Farmer Decton as he shows us the different experiments he does on his farm!
The Farm Ecosystem
with Farmer Stephanie Simmons
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A diverse ecosystem is so important to have on a farm. What kind of animals live on a farm? What kind of food can grow on a farm? Learn more about why different farm animals and vegetation are great for Farmer Stephanie’s farm.
Farmers Markets
with Farmer J. Jamila Norman
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What’s a Farmers Market? What’s the life cycle of a plant (from a seedling to a full grown vegetable at a Farmers Market)? Learn everything there is to know about Farmers Markets with Farmer Jamila.
Growing Rice
with Farmer Matthew Raiford
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Where and how does rice grow? What are some good rice recipes? Learn more with Farmer Matthew as he takes us around his rice farm.
Team Members on a Farm
with Farmer Demetrius Milling
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Being a good team member is an important skill to have in the classroom and on the farm. Learn what makes a good team member with Farmer Demetrius.
Tools on a Farm
with Farmer Reggie Ramos
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What tools do farmers use? Why do farmers use these tools? Watch the video to take a look at Farmer Reggie’s tools and to see how he uses them on his farm.
Tractors on a Farm
with Farmers Daniel Guzman & Lindy Kloepfer
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Did you know there was such a thing called tractor school? Well, meet Daniel & Lindy who have one and know all the ins and outs of tractors on a farm. Watch the video for more!