Learn from a tomato farmer in Pennsylvania describe his battle with late blight during the summer of 2009.

Fueled by surplus crops, agriculture led to the formation of the world's first large-scale civilizations. [10:45]

A video exploring how the invention of agriculture is not just a matter of tastier food but rather a transformation of history. Learn how this transformation of history unlocked powerful forces. [10:03]

When humans began farming, new, more complex ways of living were possible. This video looks at the factors that led to the rise in agriculture. [2:37]

Ira talks with author Michael Pollan about what the next president needs to know about food and agriculture. [21 mins. 14]

This lesson will discuss Gerhard Lenski's five types of society; including hunting and gathering, horticultural and pastoral, agriculture, industrialism, and post industrialism. It is 2 of 4 in the series titled "Lenski's Five Types of...

This lesson will discuss Gerhard Lenski's five types of society; including hunting and gathering, horticultural and pastoral, agriculture, industrialism, and post industrialism. It is 4 of 4 in the series titled "Lenski's Five Types of...

Play this song for your students it will help them learn the one of the benefits of dirt. You can listen three times before the site asks for a payment.

How will robots shape the future of agriculture? Join lifelong farmer Jess Lowenberg-DeBoer on a tour of Jones Dairy Farm for unique insights on how automation will forever change the way we produce food - starting with robotic milking....