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4R Nutrient Stewardship provides a framework to achieve cropping system goals, such as increased production, increased farmer profitability, enhanced environmental protection and improved sustainability.
To achieve those goals, the 4R concept incorporates the:
- Right fertilizer source at the
- Right rate, at the
- Right time and in the
- Right place
To learn more visit: http://www.nutrientstewardship.com/4rs/4r-principles/
Download the 4R poster:
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An apple is used to model the earth. Students learn that just 1/32 of its surface is devoted to farmland. Discuss in class what sacrifices may be needed to feed a larger population.
Download the 8×11 poster here:
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Ag More Than Ever is an industry-driven cause made up of hundreds of partners and thousands of agvocates from across the country, all committed to improving perceptions, dispelling myths and creating positive dialogue about Canadian ag. They provide resources and a forum for agvocates to tell the real, positive story of Canadian ag.
To learn more visit: https://www.agriculturemorethanever.ca/
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Growing your own food is fun and a great way to incorporate local foods into everyday meals.
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The 3 main nutrients are N, P, K. Fertilizer nutrients are natural and come from the earth.
