Farming is like a puzzle in that it has many pieces. A farmer grows the crop and cares for the livestock but what then? Can he or she do it all by themselves? Who delivers the farmer their seed to plant? Who delivers the veterinarian their supplies for animals? How does the crop get delivered … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a Truck Driver
During regular classroom programing in the last month, I have had three students tell me, “Mrs. Bruck, my food doesn’t come from the farm. My parents buy it at the grocery store.” I have to admit, this is the part about teaching Agriculture in the Classroom I really look forward to. Helping students realize there … Continue reading Food From the Farm
The equipment used to harvest corn and soybeans has changed a lot since my childhood days of riding along in the combine with my dad for hours on end. And I’m not only talking about the low-tech, 150-bushel, six-row combine compared to the eight-row, 320-bushel combine with mapping technology, a real-time yield monitor, and surround-sound … Continue reading Grain Cart: What is it and why do farmers use them?
The greatest delight of family farming is being able to have your family with you as you farm. Days spent together, working for a common goal. Nights coming in from a long day, and relishing a job well done. Together. It takes a team to move the herd, put up the hay, harvest the crops, … Continue reading Farming for Safety
The harvest is in full swing! Maybe you’ve seen some big machines out and about, and maybe you’ve noticed they don’t all look the same. You may be wondering, what’s the deal with that? The biggest difference between modern combines (other than the color or brand) is what header they have on. Here in Iowa, … Continue reading What’s the Difference? Corn Head vs. Soybean Head
Iowa Agriculture Literacy 