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Do you know what Nebraska’s #1 industry is? AGRICULTURE!

Agriculture is the production of food (what we eat!), fuel (to get us where we are going!), and ber (what we use

and wear!). And guess what? Agriculture is EVERYWHERE. In fact, we are at school with agriculture every day!

Almost everything in the classroom comes from agriculture! Paper and pencils come from trees

grown for wood and pulp. Soap is made from the fat in animals. Glue and paint have corn starch

(it makes them thick) which comes from corn. Crayons are made from soybeans. And

the baseball, volleyball, and basketball you use in P.E.? They’re all made from animal

products. And what about your clothes? Your jeans and shirts are made from cotton,

and leather shoes and belts come from beef animals. Agriculture brings

us almost everything we use and wear at school each day!

AT SCHOOL WITH AGRICULTURE!

Agriculture is farming and ranching—planting and

harvesting crops, fruits and vegetables, and raising

livestock and poultry. But there is so much more!

It’s the entire industry that brings animals, plants,

and their by-products (what is leftover from making

a main product) to our everyday lives.

PRODUCTION: growing and harvesting plants;

raising animals. Example: farmer

PROCESSING: changing raw materials into many

different things. Example: food scientist

DISTRIBUTION: getting the products to us.

Example: truck driver

What part of the agriculture industry does each

type of worker/job t into? Write “production,

processing, or distribution” in each blank.

When you get sick, you probably tell an adult who may give you medicine or take you

to the doctor. What happens when a cow or steer gets sick? They can’t talk! It’s up

to the farmer or rancher to observe animals for signs of illness.

A Nebraska business is using technology to help producers keep animals healthier.

Ear tags are commonly used to identify animals. Quantied Ag in Lincoln produces

special ear tags called SenseTag™ that connect to a smart phone or other internet

device. The ear tags track the behavior of cattle and sensors detect if an animal is

sick. An alert is sent to a smart phone or computer so the animal can be treated and

get better faster. The program keeps a medical record of each animal—similar to

how a doctor keeps track of your illnesses, treatments, and vaccinations.

This is one example of how technology is applied in agriculture. Computers, smart

phones, and tablets are all used in agriculture every day. Think about agriculture

production, processing, and distribution. How can technology be used in each area?

CAREER SPOTLIGHT

Brian Schupbach, Quantied AG

Do you have an interest in computers and technology? You could have an exciting future

in agriculture, just like Brian Schupbach! Let’s meet him!

What do you do?

I am the Chief Technology Ofcer and

Co-Founder at Quantied Ag—we

create ear tags to identify and manage

illness in cattle.

Where did you grow up and how did you

become interested in technology?

I was born and raised in Lincoln, NE!

My earliest software experience began

in school by taking elected computer,

math, and other project-based courses.

Where did you go to school?

I attended Beattie Elementary, Irving

Middle School, Southeast High

School, and University of Nebraska,

all in Lincoln. I received a degree in

Management Information Systems

from DePaul University.

What message do

you want to share

with students?

Kids growing up today have a unique

opportunity to get in on the ground

oor and combine their knowledge

or passion for agriculture and create

a new technology that changes the

world.

gardener

orist

greenhouse manager

food safety inspector

meat scientist

soil scientist

veterinarian

restaurant owner

seed grower

butcher

rancher

grocer

WHAT KIND OF

TECHNOLOGY

DO YOU USE

EVERY DAY?

AGRICULTURE: THE BIG PICTURE

1 in 4 jobs in Nebraska

are related to agriculture!

DID YOU KNOW?

NEBRASKA : A LEADER IN AGRICULTURE TECHNOLOGY

Nebraska has many

companies who are

leading the way in applying

technology in agriculture.

Let’s learn about a

business in Lincoln, NE

that helps cattle producers

keep their animals healthy!

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Corn is a grass native to the Americas and is thought to have been rst grown in central Mexico

7,000 years ago. Corn is important in Nebraska’s history too. Read each statement below and ll in

the blank with the correct word using the word bank to the right to complete the sentence.

1. Corn has been a part of Nebraska’s history for _____________ years.

2. Native Americans in Nebraska grew lots of corn in areas rich with _____________ and streams.

3. By the early 1700’s, Native Americans raised corn crops yielding _____________ bushels per acre.

4. Corn was raised to grind for _____________, to be eaten raw, and to be popped.

5. With the opening of the Nebraska territory in 1854, Euro-American farmers learned

_____________ _____________ Nebraska was good corn country.

6. In the 1880’s, corn farmers produced more corn by fewer people and there was a need for

_____________ products.

7. Because corn proved an excellent animal feed (especially for beef cattle), by the 1880’s

Nebraska was a leader in _____________ feeding.

8. As early as 1910, people looked to corn to serve as a motor fuel, called _____________ .

Our dinner plate might

contain corn on the

cob or frozen corn—

but there is so much

more! Corn is found

in cereal, pancakes,

mufns, doughnuts,

and corn bread—just

to name a few!

About 16% of Nebraska

corn goes to feed

livestock. Cattle,

sheep, and hogs all

eat corn. Corn helps

grow animals into the

hamburger, lamb chops,

and bacon we enjoy!

Ethanol made from corn

is an important fuel in

Nebraska and across

the U.S. Corn-based

ethanol replaces some

petroleum-based fuels,

like regular gasoline,

and it is renewable!

Corn by-products

can be found in many

things: plastic, lotions,

aspirin, batteries,

chalk, disposable

diapers, reworks,

matches, rubber tires,

and toothpaste! Corn

is everywhere!

SWEET CORN

What you buy in the grocery

store or farmer’s market is

fresh sweet corn. Also found

frozen or canned.

WHITE CORN

Produced for humans

to eat—especially in

products like chips or

tortillas.

POPCORN

Nebraska is the national

leader in popcorn production.

HIGH-AMYLOSE CORN

High-starch corn, used in

textiles, candy, and adhesives.

ORNAMENTAL CORN

Also known as Indian

corn. Comes in a variety

of colors and patterns.

BLUE CORN

Used primarily in human food

products, especially chips

and Native American dishes.

RED CORN

Unique type of sweet

corn with a “nutty” taste.

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EASTERN AND EASTERN AND

SOUTHERNSOUTHERN

FIELD CORN

Primarily used for livestock feed

and ethanol production. The

“dent” occurs in the kernels as

the ear dries down for harvest.

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HISTORY OF CORN

AN ACROSTIC POEM

ABOUT CORN

An acrostic poem uses the letters in a word

to begin each line of the poem. All lines of

the poem relate to or describe the main topic

word. Write an acrostic poem about corn.

C __________________________________________

O __________________________________________

R __________________________________________

N __________________________________________

97%

of corn grown

in Nebraska

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WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?

Check out the lunch menu. In each blank write

what part of agriculture each food item comes

from and if it’s a fruit, vegetable, protein, grain,

or dairy.

LUNCH MENU:

Chicken nuggets: _________________________________

Smashed potatoes: _______________________________

Carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes: ___________________

Fresh peaches: ___________________________________

Milk: _____________________________________________

BE WELL WHEN YOU EAT WELL!

What do you know about making healthy food choices?

One tool to help you make good decisions is MyPlate.

It’s a healthy eating guide from the United States

Department of Agriculture (USDA). MyPlate shows you

how to divide your plate for a healthy meal. It gives

details about each of the food groups: vegetables,

fruits, grains, proteins, and dairy. It also shows how

much of each you should eat. MyPlate reminds us to:

• Eat smaller portions

• Eat lots of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains

• Change up the proteins you eat

• Include lots of calcium-rich foods

CHECK YOUR MENU!

Which of these is a better choice and WHY?

DRINK _____orange pop _____water or milk

MAIN ENTRÉE _____nachos with taco meat and cheese sauce

_____chicken whole grain tortilla wrap with veggies

SIDE _____raw vegetables _____fried mozzarella sticks _____french fries

DESSERT _____chocolate cake with frosting _____fresh strawberries _____chocolate chip cookie

HEALTHY PARTNERSHIPS: SCHOOLS, FOOD, AND YOU!

LITCHFIELD PUBLIC SCHOOLS-

FRUITS, VEGETABLES, AND PROTEINS

The students at Litcheld all work together to

produce fruits and vegetables for their cafeteria.

They have a community greenhouse and garden

and have grown more than 25 different fruits

and vegetables. Students in grades 1-12 go to

the greenhouse/garden at least once a week to

care for the produce. They learn about planting

and watering, nutritional needs, and the science

applied to growing plants. When it is time to

harvest, the vegetables and fruit go to the

cafeteria for students to eat. Students love to

eat what they grow!

Protein is important in our diet—we often eat

it in the form of meat. Litcheld students also

get fresh, locally grown beef on their lunch

trays. The school participates in the Nebraska

Beef to Schools program where local cattle

producers donate an animal to be butchered

and processed. This year, they are expanding to

include a donated pork program too!

DIGGING DEEPER…

Litcheld students have also grown kohlrabi, swiss chard,

and bok choy. What do you know about these vegetables?

DIGGING DEEPER…

A tower garden is a vertical, aeroponic system that can grow 20

plants in about three square feet without soil. Why do you think a

tower garden is a good way to raise vegetables?

BLUE HILL-TOWER GARDEN

AND GREENHOUSE

The Blue Hill agricultural education

program has a greenhouse and a

tower garden to grow produce for

their school cafeteria. They grow

carrots, lettuce, spring mixes, and

radishes which go on the school

salad bar. This year they added

broccoli and strawberries. High

school students teach elementary

classes about the greenhouse and

tower garden. Elementary students

make the connection that the

vegetables they eat at lunch are

grown at their school. And everyone

enjoys eating the fresh, healthy

produce!

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97%

FOOD

PRODUCTS

ANIMAL

FEED

68%

FOOD

25%

& BIOHEAT

INDUSTRIAL

USES

MEAL

3% of soybean meal is used in food products

like protein alternatives and soy milk.

97% of U.S. soybean meal is used to feed

poultry and livestock.

68% of soybean oil is used for frying

and baking food, as a vegetable oil

and as an ingredient in foods like

salad dressings and margarines.

25% of soybean oil is used

for biodiesel and Bioheat

Less than 7% of soybean oil is

converted into industrial uses like

paints, plastics, and cleaners.

20%

OIL

The other soybean

component is oil.

U.S. soybean farmers grow versatile and renewable

soybeans to help meet food, feed, and fuel demand, globally.

Soybeans are one of many choices we have to meet a range

of needs for protein, as well as fats and oils. That’s good

news, because when it comes to providing food or renewable

alternatives to petroleum, we don’t have to choose. Here’s a

look at how soybeans in the United States are being used.

FOOD

WITH SOYBEANS, WE DON’T HAVE TO CHOOSE.

FUEL

80%

BIODIESEL

The primary component of

soybeans is meal.

Nebraska Agriculture in the Classroom is a program of the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation whose

mission is to engage youth, educators, and the general public to promote an understanding of the vital

importance of agriculture in the lives of all Nebraskans. To learn more or access an electronic version of

this publication, visit us at www.nefbfoundation.org or contact the Nebraska Farm Bureau Foundation.

(402 ) 421-4747 | 5225 South 16th Street, Lincoln, NE 68512

www.nefbfoundation.org | foundationforag@nefb.org

Special thanks to these organizations for their continuous support: Nebraska Corn Board, Nebraska Beef Council, and Nebraska Soybean Checkoff.

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