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What products are made from trees?

Timber is harvested in order to make tree by products many of us use on a daily basis. All parts of harvested timber are used, resulting in zero waste. Click HERE for the PDF version of the...
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Parts of a Tree

The parts of a tree play important roles in tree growth and development. Download a PDF version of the Parts of a Tree infographic. Parts of a Tree Crown (Canopy)- Made up of branches and leaves or...
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Lifecycle of a Tree

The lifecycle of a tree is truly miraculous. Download a PDF version of the infographic. Like all living organisms, trees have a life cycle. The lifecycle of a tree is comprised of stages of tree...
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History of Forestry and Forestry Definitions

Forestry, is defined by Merriam-Webster as the science of developing, caring for, or cultivating forests. It is also defined as the management of growing timber. The main activities performed consist...
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My Little Greenhouse

Kids of all ages will enjoy learning about the plant life cycle with the My Little Greenhouse activity. The hands-on activity comes with a student’s My Little Greenhouse cut-out sheet and activity...
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Animal By-Products Lessons

Are you looking for a complete set of animal by-products lessons? We have just what you need! We recently renovated one of our most popular resources, “Everything But the….” This series highlights...
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Fun and Surprising Pumpkin Facts

With the slightest chill in the air, the 2022 fall season is upon us. Football fans are ready to cheer on their favorite teams and every coffee shop serves pumpkin spice beverages left and right. The...
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Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Youth Record Keeping: Responsibility, Experience, and Organization

What is record keeping? Keeping livestock records for your market animal is an incredibly important skill to have. Showing livestock is also a great way to gain hands-on experience with livestock...
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10 Tips for Marketing your 4-H or FFA Project

You’ve worked hard to raise your project animal. Up early in the morning to feed and water, working in the evening to clean, to feed and to prepare your animal for the show ring. You’ve attended your...
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Young, Beginning, Small & Veteran Farmers

Top 10 Soft Skills for Agriculture

When we talk about careers in agriculture, we often think about the technical skills necessary to do the job, the experience and know-how for a particular sector of ag, or as someone possessing market...
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