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Fostering love and knowledge of agriculture and the environment

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Fostering love and knowledge of agriculture and the environment Published: Agriculture is what feeds the world, yet many people have a very limited knowledge of how their food grows and where it comes from. Agriculture in the US Virgin Islands A US territory, the US Virgin Islands are a collection of tropical islands in the Caribbean.

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability? Dr Nathaniel (Nate) Boyer is focused on the role nitrogen plays in agriculture. The long-term impact of this work will be to increase agricultural sustainability,” explains Nate. 2021-67034-35148 from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture.

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Starlink–What is it? Why use it?

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Here are a few reasons why users select Starlink over other options: they live in rural areas they work remotely and need reliable mobile internet access they spend a lot of time on boats, RVs, or similar they are outdoorsmen that hike/explore remote areas and want to be in touch for emergencies they are on airplanes a lot and need to stay in touch (..)

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture?

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How are control engineers improving the sustainability of irrigated agriculture? As irrigation can double or even triple crop yields, technologies such as these laid the foundations for much of modern agriculture. On the other hand, climate change and competing uses for water outside agriculture impact the supply side.

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Fields of Opportunity: Cultivating Youth Development and Online Access

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But how is connectivity important to agricultural communities? Lodl: 4-H has evolved beyond its agricultural roots, focusing on empowering young people to succeed. Agriculture — including animal husbandry, crop cultivation and water-related education — and leadership and decision-making skills remain foundational.

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Celebrating Black History: Course Now Available

STEM for Kids

cAndy: A For Agriculture: Explore the wonderful world of agriculture with STEM Icon George Carver, the peanut man, who innovated agriculture. GPS Sca venger Hunt: STEM Icons Gladys West & Warren Washington show how computing plays a key role in climate modeling, GIS and GPS. Step into their world for a puzzling experience!

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STEM Minds and Boreal Farms Partnership: Agri Tech for the Community

STEM Minds

This collaboration is set to transform the landscape and delivery of agriculture education and improve regional food security through a grassroots approach. This collaboration is set to transform the landscape and delivery of agriculture education and improve regional food security through a grassroots approach.