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Career ExplorerCareer Explorer by Nebraska 4-H

Get started on the right path to making smart life choices with the Career Explorer Website and Career Explorer iPad App from University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension, Nebraska 4-H, and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The app was also featured at kiosks for youth at Husker Harvest Days 2011 near Grand Island, Neb.

Crop Lesson / Workshop Ideas

 

 

 

Crop Basics / Uses of Crops Lesson

Planning to Plant Crops Lesson

Resources used for Planting Lesson:

Soybean Cyst Nematode Lesson

Resources used for SCN Lesson:

Agricultural Water Management / Irrigation Lesson

Resources used for Irrigation Lesson:

On-Farm Research Lesson

Resources for On-Farm Research:

Harvesting Lesson

Resources for Harvesting Lesson:

GPS & Precision Agriculture Lesson

Resources for GPS Lesson:

Introduction to Soils Lesson (Upper Elementary/Middle School Level)

Resources for Soils Lessons:

Soil Properties Lesson (High School Level)

Excellence in Ag Sciences Day Soils Presentations
 

NEW! UNL Entomology Lesson Resources

NEW! Plant Disease Resources

CSI

Interested in Crop Production?

Contact your local extension office and check into the availability of joining a Crop Science Investigation (CSI) program or find out about other resources available.

Website Resources

Check out these websites!

USDA Agriculture in the Classroom Ag Lessons
4-H Plant and Soil Lessons at North Carolina State and A&T State U.
USDA National Agriculture Library