All of the basic facts and figures on important agricultural topics have been put together in a format that’s easy to acquire and easy to use. The CropLife Ambassador Network (CAN) has done the work for you.
Each presentation is designed to last 30 to 45 minutes and comes with a corresponding script. Although the presentations work best with an LCD Projector (which many schools now have on site) the slides may also be printed on transparency paper and used with an overhead projector. Here are samples of three popular presentations.
IMPORTANT: When opening these presentations in PowerPoint, hit "view/notes pages" from the top menu bar. This allows you to see the narrative that corresponds to each slide.
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"America's Abundance"
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Did you know that the cost of an average bag of groceries in the U.S. is usually l60% lower than that of other countries, or that technology has allowed an 867% increase in food production in the U.S. within the past 50 years?
Most Americans don't know! That's why the CropLife Ambassador Network (CAN) provides this special Thanksgiving presentation that discusses the low-cost, abundance of the American food supply and the industry that makes it possible… American agriculture. |
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New in 2008!
"Today's Agriculture, Careers Across the Spectrum"
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Agriculture is America's largest industry. More than 21 million people work in the industry; however, less than 2% of these 21 million people work in what you picture as a traditional agricultural job-a farmer or rancher. Whether you want to be self employed, a scientist, a writer, a businessman or a farmer agriculture provides these opportunities and more. Careers choices are grouped as to the personality - doer, thinker, persuader, organizer, helper and creator - it best fits. Agriculture definitely provides careers across the spectrum. |
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"Farm Fueled, Biofuels"
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Agriculture provides a renewable fuel source. Explore the plant sources and how farmers can meet the growing demand for these sources. Learn about the incentives spurring the growth of biofuels and the benefits to the U.S. along with the role technology plays in the energy balance of biofuel production. |
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"Farmers Stewards of the Land"
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A farmer's livelihood depends on preserving our natural resources. "Stewards of the Land", explores the methods farmers use to conserve soil, protect water, control chemicals and protect wildlife. Great for National Ag Day and Earth Day themes! |
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"Feeding Planet Earth"
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Today's agriculture is something new for students to discover! New technology allows farmers to grow more food on less land while caring for Earth's resources. "Feeding Planet Earth" explores the the environmental and financial benefits of technology in agriculture. |
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NEW for 2008!
"War of the Weeds"
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Learn about the challenge of weed control faced by farmers and the history of technological advances from human labor, mechanical advances and scientific methods used by humans to solve the problem. Explore how science is a human endeavor. Scientists don’t always agree and will come up with different conclusions. Students can contemplate alternates methods for weed control if modern technologies were not employed? |
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"The Water Issue"
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"Agriculture And Food Safety"
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"Biotechnology In Agriculture"
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