Planting the Seeds of a Country  New!
Grades 7 to 9 (Secondary 1 to 4)
$5 per student
Duration: 90 minutes
Did you know that the development of Marquis wheat lead to the success of the colonization of the prairies in Canada, and that the “Canadienne” cow descends from cattle breeds imported to New France from Normandy? During this program, students study Canadian history and geography through the development and expansion of agriculture. They learn how Canada’s “Experimental Farms” helped settlers to adapt to new regions, and discuss the current status of agriculture in Canada. (A-37)

Ecosystems and Agriculture
Grades 7 to 10 (Secondary 1 to 4)
$5 per student
Duration: 2 hours
Try your hand at solving some tricky agricultural issues as you trace the evolution of agriculture and its impact on ecosystems. Explore modern farming practices in pork and beef production and crop protection. Learn about sustainable agriculture while analyzing alternatives to pesticides. (A-17)

Genetics and Selective Breeding
Grades 9 and up (Secondary 4 and up)
$5 per student
Duration: 2 hours
Be a dairy cow evaluator! Good genes are the single most important consideration for a dairy farmer. Analyze the physical traits of one of our cows. Fill out her “report card” and establish her weakest trait, then improve on this characteristic in her offspring by selecting the best bull from a breeder’s catalogue. Predict the genetic outcome of this cross and compare your answer to her actual records. (A-18)

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