Engage your students in a unique agricultural experience by exploring the art and science of maple syrup production. This presentation will delve into the botany of maple trees, sustainable tapping practices, essential equipment, sap handling, and the basic principles of boiling sap into syrup. Learn how this hands-on activity can connect to curriculum areas like forestry, agriculture mechanics, food science, and entrepreneurship, providing valuable learning opportunities and potential SAE projects for your FFA chapter.
While walking through the grocery store, do we ever consider where such an abundance and variety of food and products come from? Each year, dozens of improved products and new varieties of fruits, nuts, and vegetables are developed using science. This workshop will introduce you to a new publication for students to discover the science behind what you eat, wear, and use. Connections will be made to Ag Biology and Plant and Soil Science on the topics of climate, natural resource use, and selective breeding strategies in food production.
While walking through the grocery store, do we ever consider where such an abundance and variety of food and products come from? Each year, dozens of improved products and new varieties of fruits, nuts, and vegetables are developed using science. This workshop will introduce you to a new publication for students to discover the science behind what you eat, wear, and use. Connections will be made to Ag Biology and Plant and Soil Science on the topics of climate, natural resource use, and selective breeding strategies in food production.
