Texas NRCS Conservation Kidz Activity Sheet
On the hunt for conservation-focused education content? Look no further than the Natural Resources Conservation Service in Texas’ Conservation Kidz activity sheet.
3 Ways to Sow Seeds of Knowledge for a Sustainable Future
Drinking water, food, clothing, manufacturing, swimming – there are so many ways water touches our daily lives. We’re fortunate to live in a country where clean water flows from the tap and is readily available. Perhaps though, this convenience results in unfamiliarity with where water comes from and how it impacts our lives.
6 Benefits of Domestically Grown Food
There’s a whole lot more to the food on your plate than providing your body nutrients and sustenance. In fact, our nation’s prosperity is rooted in a robust food supply chain that all starts with the hard work of American farmers and ranchers.
3 Reasons to Appreciate Texas Farmers and Ranchers
There are bountiful reasons to be thankful for our state’s hardworking farmers and ranchers, and Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller is well acquainted with many of them. In addition to his duties as commissioner, Miller is an eighth-generation farmer and rancher himself. Check out these three ways Commissioner Miller said agriculture impacts our daily lives.
Investing in Future Generations
Today’s youth are tomorrow’s leaders – this is certainly true in many areas of life, but it is particularly crucial when it comes to conservation and agriculture. Natural resources are vital to our everyday lives for many reasons. Perhaps one of the most important is in the production of our food.
An Insider Look at Corn Harvest
Harvest occurs at different times of the year depending on geographic location, type of crop and variety that is planted. In the case of corn in Texas, harvest can begin as early as July in South Texas and into late November as you move north through the state.
A Love of Farming
Before the sun rises, farmers up are prepping for the busy day ahead. All day long, they tend to their land, crops, equipment and much more, often long after the sun goes down. There is a lot of work that goes into growing our food – and a lot of unique experiences that come with it.
Healthy Soil = Clean, Abundant Water
Soil plays a critical role in supporting life on earth. Healthy soil serves as the base of an ecosystem full of living organisms that helps sustain plants, animals, and even us. Soil provides us a bountiful food supply, beautiful landscapes, and even the support on which we build homes. But did you know soil and water share a special relationship?
An Insider Look: Field to Fork
Field to Fork, an event hosted by Water Grows, is helping make the connection by giving food influencers and elected officials an inside look into how our food is grown and how farmers conserve our natural resources.
There Are Many Faces in Farming
Agriculture plays a significant role in our society. The most obvious benefit of agriculture in our daily lives is an abundant food supply. In fact, one farm in the U.S. feeds 166 people on average domestically and abroad. Beyond food, agriculture provides us with the clothes we wear, fuel for our cars, as well as many of the products we use each day.