"Grain Production Today" is presented at The Western Canadian Crop Production Show to Grade 6 students.

Tour guides will host your students and qualified resource people will conduct the presentations at four 15-minute stations. Students will then proceed to the Farm Quiz Game Show which will take approximately 20 - 25 minutes.

The four stations include:

• Grain is More than Bread
• Crop Protection and Food Supply
• The Growing Arena
• The Farming Cycle

Western Canadian Crop Production Show Presents....

Grade Level: Grade 6 (split classes allowed)

Teachers, please refer to the Agriculture Education Classroom Resource Kit found in your school library, Teacher Resource section.  This resource will help prepare your students before attending the tour.  It is also very helpful in providing follow-up resource material after the tour. If you require an additional copy of this resource kit please fax your request to (306) 931-7886 or e-mail agmanager@saskatoonex.com

Tour guides will host your group during your visit and qualified resource people will be conducting the presentations at four 15-minute stations (1 hour in total).  Students will then proceed to the Farm Quiz Game Show which will take approximately 20 - 25 minutes. 

STATION A - GRAIN IS MORE THAN BREAD
A sample of grains produced in Saskatchewan will be on display.  The seeds will be identified and a presentation of products produced by grains will be given.  Presented by Cargill Specialty Oils.

STATION B - CROP PROTECTION AND FOOD SUPPLY
Explanation of how crop protection products contribute to and benefit today's farming operation.  Presented by Crop Life Canada.

STATION C - THE GROWING ARENA
A display of the different types of soils farmed in Saskatchewan.  The display will also address the concerns of soil erosion.  Presented by P.F.R.A. (Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration).

STATION D - THE FARMING CYCLE
A slide presentation will be conducted indicating the sequence of the farming cycle and all farming operations.  Presented by Agriculture in the Classroom.

QUIZ GAME Groups are given a short orientation before going to their first station and after touring the four educational stations, they return to this area where the game show is held. Two members are designated from each school group and are asked questions pertaining to the information they have learned at these 4 stations.  An elaborate buzzer system is used and the scorekeeper records each group's points.  The winning team receives a plaque to be taken back to their school.

There is no charge for the tours.  Transportation costs are the responsibility of the school.

HOW TO APPLY:

The first week in November a registration and information package will be sent to each Grade Six teacher in school divisions in and around Saskatoon.  The tour is not limited to these school divisions and we welcome students from all other schools to participate.

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CLICK HERE for application form (PDF format).  This form may be faxed to (306) 931-7886.

For further information contact:
Saskatoon Prairieland Park Agriculture Department
Box 6010, Saskatoon, SK  S7K 4E4
Phone: (306) 931-7149
Fax: (306) 931-7886
email: agmanager@saskatoonex.com