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| M is for ManureWe’re here today to talk about the letter M, for Manure. Pretty much everybody knows that manure is animal waste. But did you know it’s sometimes called “black gold?”…. That’s because for centuries before there were any chemical fertilizers, smart farmers and gardeners used manure to increase crop yields and improve their soil. Manure contains a rich and wide range of mineral and nutrients. It provides abundant amounts of the three main chemicals your plants need- Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Potassium. Most importantly, it also contains many of the micro-nutrients that plants need to thrive and grow.Grades K-2 | 3-5 | 9-12 Science |
| S is for SoilSoil is critical not only for agriculture, but for the environment as well. Soil is a mixture of sand, silt, and clay particles combined with water, air and lots of micro-organisms. Not only does soil serve as a medium for plant growth, it helps to clean water, regulate the climate and purify waste.Grades K-2 | 3-5 | 9-12 Science |
| L is for Land PreservationFarmers work hard to improve, manage and preserve the land for future generations, yet it is disappearing at an alarming rate. Farm land improves our environment, provides food for our families, shelters wildlife, improves water and air quality, and benefits the communities where farms are located.Grades K-2 | 3-5 Science |
| I is for IrrigationWater is critical to all living things, especially to plant growth. When rainfall doesn't provide enough ground moisture, farmers irrigate. Irrigation is the artificial watering of the land to sustain plant growth, and dates back to 5000 B.C.Grades K-2 | 3-5 Science |
