The average person in the U.S. consumes roughly 130 pounds of wheat each year—amounting to an astounding 43.5 billion pounds nationwide. But what does it take to grow this essential crop, and how does it shape our lives?
Through the Wheat Week program, Franklin Conservation District offers an engaging way for students to explore these questions. This hands-on science initiative introduces 4th and 5th graders to the fascinating world of wheat. Students learn about the crop itself, the influence of water cycles and soil types on its growth, and how it fuels our bodies.
Programs like Wheat Week inspire a passion for environmental science, fostering curiosity and understanding in young learners. Kudos to Franklin Conservation District for making science education interactive and impactful!
Delaini Disher’s photo, “Well-Attended Field Demonstration” captures the use of livestock in sustainable farming, highlighting the importance of biomass collection from a grazed cover crop field.
Mckenzi Coleman's "Exclusion Fence" photo highlights the enduring value of exclusion fencing as a tool for protecting natural resources like salmon streams and safeguarding livestock.
The winning photo from the conservation district calendar contest highlights hands-on salmon education.
