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This two-page document, made available by Clark Community College, describes a short hands-on activity designed to familiarize students with "digitizing, GPS mapping of field boundaries and calculating acres for precision agriculture purposes." During the activity students use a Wi-Fi enabled iPad...

These lab activities were developed by Rick Parker and are provided by AgrowKnowledge and focus on using photography in environmental science classes. The lab activities include Examples of Using Digital Photography in the Classroom and Environmental Science Laboratory: Photographing the...

This document, provided by Clark State Community college, can be used by agricultural science instructors to learn how to navigate AgLeader SMS Advanced software. Topics covered include: Displaying Spatial Data, Creating Maps, Importing Data Into Software, Importing Field Boundaries, Importing Soil...

This 9-page resource is provided by AgrowKnowledge and is a guide to using Soil Survey Geographic Database (SSURGO) data with fGIS. fGIS is a lightweight and free geographic information system (GIS). "This information sheet details a method of preparing the data for use with fGIS, and identifies...

In this video, provided by Ag PhD, Brian and Darren Hefty discuss varying corn planting populations on farm fields. Seeding rate can be changed depending on the soil types of farm fields. Varying types and amounts of hybrids and amounts of fertilizer is also discussed. The video 05:25 minutes in...

This video, provided by AgPhD, discusses the advantages of variable-rate fertilizer application. Productivity can vary throughout a farm field, so some areas need more fertilizer than others. This video discusses setting up a plan to decide on how much fertilizer to use on different areas of a...

This video, made available by Clark State Community College, shows variable rate lime application on an agricultural field in South Carolina. The recording runs 2:38 minutes in length.

This page, from the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance (VESTA), offers a list of vineyards, wineries, and other organizations that offer practicums to students in the field. A map allows users to sort data by US state location, or scroll through the complete list. 

These vignettes, from the Viticulture and Enology Science and Technology Alliance, showcase students' experiences as they learn the science and skills required for the grape and wine industry and begin their careers in this exciting and exploding field. Students from Iowa, Missouri, Illinois, and...

This site, from RKW Productions, is a "wine education website which introduces consumers to limited production wineries through mini-documentaries." These documentaries feature wineries in California, Oregon, and Washington. Approximately 50 wineries are profiled in order educate the public about...