"To feed our growing global population, we will have to produce the same amount of food in the next 40 years that we previously produced in the last 10,000 years."
 -Norman Borlaug, Father of the modern Green Revolution 

 Nebraska Trivia: Of Nebraska's 49.2 million of acres of land in the State, what percent are used for farming?
(Answer: 92.7% or 45.6 million acres!)

Crop and Plant Science Facts

Dig into some interesting facts about Nebraska crops.

• Learn how crops grow and factors that affect them.

Activities

Learn the science behind crops issues and how crop science relates to careers, through fun activities!

• Be savvy on crop growth, diseases, insects and weeds.
• Just have some fun and test your knowledge with interactive games.
• Learn about exciting career opportunities related to crop and plant science. The University of Nebraska offers great majors for anyone interested in anything plants. Check it out!

4-H and FFA Crop Projects

Check out all the opportunities to learn through hands-on projects and workshops on:

• plant sciences,
• crop production,
• range management,
• entomology,
• Crop Science Investigation - integrated pest management.

Pick some of your own interesting projects and enter your project in your local county or state fair!

4-H Pick-a-Project Guide
4-H Crop Curriculum (ISU link)
4-H Range Management Curriculum
4-H Insectigator Curriculum
4-H Horticulture Curriculum
4-H Plant Science Contests

Teaching Activities and Resources

Encourage youth to think more about agricultural careers with the help of educational resources for:

• 4-H Leaders
• Ag Teachers
• Extension Personnel
• Interested Parents/ Mentors

 NEW! Discover Entomology Brochure