Exploring Agriculture: Farm to Table (Printable PDF)

Kids will explore how food is grown, raised, and delivered to your table—from the farm field to the grocery store. Whether they're just beginning to learn about agriculture or want to understand how farming works in the real world, this unit will give them the foundation to explore where their food comes from and why agriculture matters. WHAT THEY'LL LEARN The Importance of Agriculture – Discover why agriculture is essential to our daily lives and learn about the many types of farms and the people who make it all possible. Plant-Based Foods – Explore how plants grow, what parts we eat, and how crops are harvested and turned into familiar foods. Animal-Based Foods – Learn how animals like cows, pigs, and chickens provide food, and how farmers care for them responsibly. From Farm to Table – Trace the journey your food takes from the farm, through processing and transportation, to your plate. Agriculture Is... – Discover all the different areas in agriculture—like animal science, ag