Iowa's heritage is rich with agriculture, and its future depends on the industry. In fact, Iowa's farm, food, and agriculture-affiliated industries account for nearly 25% of the state's total industrial output, the largest contribution by any single industry (source: Iowa State University). Unfortunately, most young Iowans are several generations removed from the farm and know little about modern farming in Iowa.
These materials were developed to teach about Iowa's corn industry and the important ways corn makes a difference in everyday products. In addition, links are provided to several other fun sites for kids and educators to learn about agriculture.
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Some Fun Activities and Information
Corn Experiment
Think you need a big field to grow corn? Think again! With just a few common household items and some corn kernels, you can be on your way to growing corn in the classroom or at home. Click here to learn how.
Coloring Sheets
Visit our collection of fun-to-color sheets with cool corn facts. Click here for the collection.
A World Without Corn?
What would our world look like if there was no corn and corn-derived products? The answers may surprise you! Click here for details.