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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. Have a question about corn farming or corn products? Contact us! Coloring SheetsClick the images below to download our collection of fun-to-color sheets with cool corn facts!
Choose Ethanol - Kids Activity BookA fun-filled activity book, from the Renewable Fuels Association, to help teach kids the benefits of ethanol. Great for teachers to use as an instructor tool or kids to use on their own! Click Here To Download. Corn ExperimentThink 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. A World Without Corn?What would our world look like without corn and corn-derived products? The answers may surprise you! Corn and products made from corn improve the lives of Americans in thousands of little ways. Often, consumers don’t even know corn is present, let alone know the role it plays. But if corn and its products weren’t available, many common products would be less useful, more expensive, even unavailable. Here are some examples of the little annoyances and bigger problems Americans would face without corn. |
