Youth Animal Ag Program — June 16-19

Camp Round Up is being put on by the Colorado State University Animal Sciences Department as a class activity. Lessons incorporate science, math and agricultural issues, while developing teamwork
and friendship. More…

Drought Monitor for Colorado

Think the drought might be over? Not for much of the state. The national drought monitor map, as well as state versions, are available from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. There is also a special educational section on the site for children.

Snow pack more your interest? Check out a variety of dynamic maps and information from the Natural Resources Conservation Service.

How about rivers and streams? Check out real-time stream flow data from sites around Colorado, provided by the USGS.

Precipitation, snow pack, and stream flows? What about beneath the surface? Check out real-time groundwater data from the USGS.

Beef—From Pasture to Plate

Have a question about beef production? The Cattlemen's Beef Board and National Cattlemen's Beef Association have created a site to get you the answers you need about nutrition, production, animal welfare and the industry at large. Check it out at http://www.beeffrompasturetoplate.org/

What’s made out of plants and powers every car in the Indy 500?

Biofuels. In 1925 Henry Ford, founder of the Ford motor company, told a reporter that fuel made from plant matter was the “fuel of the future.” Biofuels include ethanol, biodiesel, methanol, butanol, straight vegetable oil, syngas, and a seemingly endless array of other unconventional, often experimental fuels.

Check out the latest issue of the full-color biotechnology magazine for 7-12th grade students from the Biotechnology Institute.

Ethanol Reshapes the Corn Market

Adding more than 2 billion gallons to the annual capacity of the U.S. ethanol sector is reshaping the corn market. In the future, corn may cease to be the main feedstock for U.S. ethanol production if cellulosic biomass is successfully developed as an alternative. More…

Have that ‘Spacey’ Feeling?

From the "blue marble" to oxygen atoms in near-earth environment, it's all here. Access the wealth of NASA imagery for classroom projects and presentations. More…

Feeding Minds, Fighting Hunger

Lesson modules for teachers, resources and activities for young people and an interactive forum for exchanging information and experiences around the world. Check out the new cartoon book illustrated by children for children, as well as the accompanying teacher's guide.

Honey Bee Genetics Vital in Disease Resistance

As pollinators and food providers, honey bees are a key beneficial insect. They pollinate about 130 fruit, vegetable, nut, ornamental, and fiber crops in the United States. In all, their efforts contribute about $15 billion annually through improved crop yield and product quality in the form of larger or more appealing fruits. Sale of hive products—honey, wax, pollen, royal jelly, and even venom—generates hundreds of millions more. More…

Watershed Defender Web Game

The Colorado Foundation for Agriculture is beginning the testing of a new educational, Web-based game that explores the causes, impacts and management solutions of nonpoint source pollution. Students zap pollution molecules, explore a fictionalized Colorado watershed, find out about their own river basin and wrap up with 'Quackers' — the wacky bonus round. Check it out at: http://watershed.immediasol.com and please send your comments to watershed_defender@growingyourfuture.com

Food, Fiber & More!

Agriculture in the Classroom Summer Institute

Ever wonder what it would be like to be a farmer or rancher? Ever wanted a hands-on demonstration of where your food comes from? Here's a chance to spend five days experiencing agriculture in Colorado and earn 2 credits from Colorado State University. Two sessions are scheduled for 2007: GLENWOOD/RIFLE - JUNE 18-22, 2007, FT. COLLINS - JUNE 25-29, 2007. Visit www.growingyourfuture.com for more details or download the brochure.

"This is the best course I’ve ever taken. Thank you -
thank you - thank you." — Sheryl Hage