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A ranch is a place where livestock are raised. The most common type is a cattle ranch, where beef cattle are raised. We often think of a cowboy riding a horse rounding …
The poultry industry is big business! There are lots of jobs working with poultry companies. There are also jobs with companies that supply products to the poultry industry (known as ‘allied industry’). Gone is the day when thousands of small …
You may wish to begin by viewing an interactive learning lesson here Earth’s Atmosphere. Or, you may continue with the information below and come back to the lesson later.
Climate Literacy is about gaining an understanding of and appreciation for the science of earth’s climate.
Learn more about the various aspects of the science behind climate and the idea of a changing climate in the following pages and resources.…
An orchard is a type of farm where fruits and nuts are grown on trees and shrubs. Examples of orchard fruits are apples, pears, oranges, bananas, and cherries. Examples of …
Cage-free means that the hens are not kept in cages. It does not mean that they are allowed to go outside. They are free to roam inside the poultry house. You can buy cage-free or free-roaming eggs in the grocery …
Most Americans like to eat eggs. Those eggs are usually chicken eggs. Some countries, like China and the Philippines, like to eat duck eggs. There are not many producers of duck eggs in the United States.
On average, people eat …
Most of the eggs sold in stores come from hens kept in cages. So why would you want to put hens in cages?
When chickens are said to be raised free-range, they should have access to the outside, and actually use it. In the photo the hens do not have a house with walls, so they are outside 24 hours a day. They …
Common urban pests compared to the size of a penney, from left to right: Male German cockroach, female German cockroach, female Surinam cockroach. Photo by Sarah Bernard
Being able to identify the insects you see around your home or garden …