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http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm/main.html
4-H Virtual Farm Open in a new browser window
   Online tours of wheat, dairy, fish, beef, and poultry farms.
   http://www.ext.vt.edu/resources/4h/virtualfarm/main.html
http://www.clima.uwa.edu.au/schools/beanfiles/
Bean Files Open in a new browser window
   Learn about the bean family by reading cartoon stories. Page also features songs, recipes, activities and quizzes.
   http://www.clima.uwa.edu.au/schools/beanfiles/
http://www.campsilos.org/
Camp Silos Open in a new browser window
   Explores the prairie, pioneer farming, the story of corn, and the future of farming.
   http://www.campsilos.org/
http://www.cyberspaceag.com/
CyberSpace Farm Open in a new browser window
   A virtual look at Kansas farms from the experts who live and work there.
   http://www.cyberspaceag.com/
http://www.pbs.org/ktca/farmhouses/
Death of a Dream Open in a new browser window
   Explores the rise and fall of Midwestern farmhouses, and the literature they inspired. Also examines the cost of advances in agriculture. From PBS.
   http://www.pbs.org/ktca/farmhouses/
http://content.fsa.usda.gov/fsakids/
FSA Kids Open in a new browser window
   Features fun facts, coloring pages, and other printables. From the U.S. Farm Service Agency.
   http://content.fsa.usda.gov/fsakids/
http://www.factoryfarming.org/
Factory Farming Open in a new browser window
   Explores the negative side of intensive animal agriculture.
   http://www.factoryfarming.org/
http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/farmanim.html
Farm Life and Farm Animals Open in a new browser window
   Students from more than a dozen countries tell about life on the farm.
   http://edtech.kennesaw.edu/web/farmanim.html
http://www.fs4jk.org/
Farm Safety 4 Just Kids Open in a new browser window
   Includes safety tips, coloring pages, print-and-color brochures, and interactive quiz.
   http://www.fs4jk.org/
http://www.teachnet.ie/farmnet/
FarmNet Open in a new browser window
   Features cartoons outline basic farm safety rules, a virtual field trip to some of Ireland's sheep farms, and a look at animal physiology and classification.
   http://www.teachnet.ie/farmnet/
http://www.benicia.k12.ca.us/henderson/fawproject.htm
Farms Around the World Open in a new browser window
   Science, geography, and writing project intended to teach people about farming. Includes sites designed by kids in different regions of the world that give personal accounts of farming.
   http://www.benicia.k12.ca.us/henderson/fawproject.htm
http://museum.agropolis.fr/english/default.htm
Food and Agricultures of the World Open in a new browser window
   Covers topics such as the history of food, nutrition, and agriculture as well as current farming practices across the globe.
   http://museum.agropolis.fr/english/default.htm
http://www.friendlyfarmclub.com/
Friendly Farm Club Open in a new browser window
   For junior members of the NFU. Offers information, activities, and games relating to farming and the countryside.
   http://www.friendlyfarmclub.com/
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/KidsFarm/
Friends of the National Zoo: Kids' Farm Open in a new browser window
   Learn what farm animals are at the zoo, how to take care of them, and how to grow pizza.
   http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/KidsFarm/
http://www.mountvernon.org/visit/plan/index.cfm/pid/37/
George Washington: Pioneer Farmer Open in a new browser window
   Several photographs and facts about the farming techniques and technologies practiced at Mount Vernon.
   http://www.mountvernon.org/visit/plan/index.cfm/pid/37/
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/
Harvest of Fear Open in a new browser window
   Reports on the risks, benefits, hopes, and fears of genetically modified food crops. Includes interviews with scientists, food industry representatives, farmers, and critics. From PBS.
   http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/harvest/
http://www.harvestofhistory.org/
Harvest of History Open in a new browser window
   Explore a virtual village and see videos about how food production has changed over the last hundred years.
   http://www.harvestofhistory.org/
http://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/?section=Healthy%20Farms
Healthy Farm Practices Open in a new browser window
   Presents facts about organic dairy, cows and milk, as well as instructions for homemade dairy projects.
   http://www.strausfamilycreamery.com/?section=Healthy%20Farms
http://www.agr.state.il.us/kidspage/
Illinois Department of Agriculture Kid's Page Open in a new browser window
   Explains what happens on the farm and how food gets from the farm to the table.
   http://www.agr.state.il.us/kidspage/
http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/fieldday/kids
Kid's Field Day Open in a new browser window
   Helps children understand the importance of agriculture in everyday life through information on soil, crops, weather, and equipment.
   http://www.oznet.ksu.edu/fieldday/kids
http://www.kidsfarm.com/
Kids Farm Open in a new browser window
   About animals, plants, activities and people who live and work on ranches on the western slope of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.
   http://www.kidsfarm.com/
http://www.organics.org/kids_club.php
Kids Organic Club Open in a new browser window
   Presents the methods, health benefits, and environmental factors of organic farming.
   http://www.organics.org/kids_club.php
http://www.deere.com/en_US/compinfo/kidscorner/home.html
Kids' Corner Open in a new browser window
   Interactive story and coloring books from this farm equipment manufacturer.
   http://www.deere.com/en_US/compinfo/kidscorner/home.html
http://www.moomilk.com/
MooMilk Open in a new browser window
   Learn about cows, milk, and the dairy industry through fun facts, games, recipes, and a virtual tour.
   http://www.moomilk.com/
http://www.nal.usda.gov/kids
National Agricultural Library Kids' Science Page Open in a new browser window
   Lists of books, articles, and websites on specific agricultural subjects. Also includes related science fair projects, biographies of leading scientists, and 4-H projects.
   http://www.nal.usda.gov/kids
http://www.ebfarm.com/JustForKids/
Organic Kids' Zone Open in a new browser window
   Learn how organic farmers use earth-friendly methods to grow healthy food. Includes an activity book to download, and instructions for building a worm compost bin.
   http://www.ebfarm.com/JustForKids/
http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
Science For Kids Open in a new browser window
   Offers news about plants, animals, and other agricultural issues. Also includes pop quizzes, and pictures. Site is available in Spanish.
   http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/kids/
http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/farm/
The Farm Open in a new browser window
   Learn about life on the farm by watching videos, taking a short trivia quiz, and a virtual tour of an exhibit at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago, Illinois.
   http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/farm/
http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/corn/
The Great Corn Adventure Open in a new browser window
   An animated history about corn, where it came from, how it is grown, what it is used for.
   http://www.urbanext.uiuc.edu/corn/
http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312380/
The Inside Scoop on Farms Open in a new browser window
   Thinkquest site offering a look at dairy, livestock, and crop farms, as well as machinery. Includes a glossary and games.
   http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312380/
http://www.virginiaapples.org/kids/
Virginia Apples Open in a new browser window
   Lots of information on apples like recipes, activity sheets, and the story of Johnny Appleseed.
   http://www.virginiaapples.org/kids/
http://tiki.oneworld.net/penguin/food/food1.html
What is Food? Open in a new browser window
   Explains what food is, where it comes from, and how it is made.
   http://tiki.oneworld.net/penguin/food/food1.html
http://www.wheatmania.com/
Wheat Mania Open in a new browser window
   A day in the live of Kansas wheat farms with virtual tours and trivia.
   http://www.wheatmania.com/
http://www.whybiotech.com/
Why Biotech Open in a new browser window
   Explains how advances in food biotechnology could help feed a growing population, grow more nutritious foods, and keep the earth productive and healthy.
   http://www.whybiotech.com/

Last Updated: 2007-10-03 22:54:52