All posts from Lindsey Metheral

  • FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. There are over 500,000 members dedicated to agriculture leadership.

    To learn more visit: www.ffa.org



  • Over 2/3 of our grasslands are subject to desertification says Allan Savory. He has devoted his life to studying desertification, and stopping it. Watch this video to discover how Allan proposes to green the world’s deserts and reverse climate change.



  • Growing your own food is fun and a great way to incorporate local foods into everyday meals.

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  • From educational resources to interactive games, Nutrients for Life is dedicated to helping educate students on the important topics of soil science, plant nutrients, agriculture and horticulture. With a variety of easily understandable lessons, students can get a better understanding of what it will take to work towards a sustainable and green future.

    Play the game here: https://www.nutrientsforlife.org/for-students



  • With a future global population of 9 billion, experience how your present-day decisions can directly impact society, the environment and the economy using our unique digital tools. Designed by teachers and sustainability experts for middle school students, our scenarios and games on sustainable agriculture will inspire and inform using the example of three farm families in Kenya, India and Canada. The program is online and live at the Nutrien Western Event Centre, Stampede Park.

    To learn more visit: http://www.journey2050.com/

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