Kids Corner
AMAZING FACTS
Agriculture is the nation's largest employer with 22 million people working in some phase-from growing to selling.
Each year, U.S. agriculture generates more than $1 trillion in economic activity.
The U.S. is the largest exporter of agricultural products. We ship to nearly 160 countries.
GREEN THUMB GARDEN
- Select a clear plastic glove and write your name on it.
- Wet 5 cotten balls. Wring out, they do not have to be soaking wet.
- Dip cotton balls into seeds. You will want to keep track of which seed is in each finger.
- Put cotton ball with seeds attached-into each finger of glove. Cotton ball needs to be at the tip of the finger.
- Tape to windows, chalkboard or a refrigerator if your at home.
- Seeds will germinate in 3 to 5 days. Keep a plant diary.
- Transplant after 1 1/2 to 2 weeks. Cut bottom of glove's fingers and transplant cotton ball and small plants into soil or moss.
- After growing to full size, plants can be made into a salad.
Agriculture for Kids - USDA
S.K.Worm, the official annelid, or worm, of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service answers students questions about soil. Even their teachers can’t wiggle their way out of this one! Slither your way through these soiled questions and earn a very special diploma. You might even get hooked on Soil!
