Agriculture Career Exploration

Resources

• Healthy Foods from Healthy Farms

  To make connections between the food we eat and the people in our community who grow it and process it. Grades: 1-5. English and French

• Jobs Word Search

  Download this fun agriculture-related word search for your students to try!
  Grades: 3-8

Video Resources

• Follow the Farmers - Dairy

  A virtual tour of Manitoba dairy farm. Paired with activities to connect students with real farmers exploring the journey of food from farm to table. Grades: 3-5

• Follow the Farmers - Canola

  A virtual tour of a Manitoba canola farm. Paired with activities to connect students with real farmers exploring the journey of food from farm to table. Grades: 3-5

• Follow the Farmers - Beef

  A virtual tour of a Manitoba beef farm. Paired with activities to connect students with real farmers exploring the journey of food from farm to table. Grades: 3-5

Programs

• Canadian Agriculture Literacy Month

  Receive an in-class visit from a farmer or agriculture professional in the month of March, a hands-on agriculture activity and an agriculture-themed book for your classroom. Grades: 2-4 — English and French

• The Great Canadian Farm Tour

  Virtual tours across Canada, giving students a firsthand look at daily farm life and the exciting variety of careers involved in agriculture. Grades: K-6. English and French

• Amazing Agriculture Adventure

  A field trip where students will gain an understanding of how animals are cared for, how animal agriculture plays a role in their daily life and how they could, one day, be part of an exciting career in agriculture. Grades: 3-12

• Follow the Farmers

  Virtual tours of Manitoba farms, connecting students with local farmers and showcasing careers in crop and livestock management. Grades: 3-5

Resources

• Healthy Foods from Healthy Farms

  To make connections between the food we eat and the people in our community who grow it and process it. Grades: 1-5. English and French

• Jobs Word Search

  Download this fun agriculture-related word search for your students to try! Grades: 3-8

• Wave of the Future

  This resource addresses all things ocean, from economy, to ecology, to transportation, to careers. Grades: 5-9

• SnapAG Fact Sheets

  Fact sheets that provide concise factual information on various agricultural topics help students learn key concepts quickly. Grades: 5-12. English and French.

• thinkAG Website

  An online platform guiding students through agriculture career options aligned with their skills and interests. Grades: 5-12. English and French.

• Cultivate Your Career

  Ready to guide your senior students through an in-depth career exploration journey? Start here, with our self-guided workbook full of self-assessment tools and career planning exercises. Grades: 5-12

• Think Global – Agriculture & Our World

  A virtual game exploring the global impact of ag and its connections to the environment and society. Grade: 7

• connectAG

  This online resource invites students in Grades 7 to 9 to explore Canadian agriculture by introducing them to farms and farmers across Canadian provinces, including the variety of agricultural commodities they produce and their link to our food system. Grades: 7-9

• Your Life, Your Agriculture

  A video resource that highlights diverse career opportunities in agriculture to inspire student interest. Grades: 7-12

• The Real Dirt on Farming in the Classroom

  This e-learning resource enables students to engage with the latest Edition of The Real Dirt on Farming while examining its key areas – animal welfare, crops and plants, sustainability, agriculture policy, hot topics in our food system, careers and more! Grades: 7-12. English and French.

• Journey 2050

  A global simulation exploring the future of sustainable agriculture careers and the challenge of feeding the world by 2050. Grades: 7-12

Programs

• The Great Canadian Farm Tour

  Virtual tours across Canada, giving students a firsthand look at daily farm life and the exciting variety of careers involved in agriculture. Grades: K-6. English and French.

• Follow the Farmers

  Virtual tours of Manitoba farms, connecting students with local farmers and showcasing careers in crop and livestock management. Grades: 3-5

• AgVenture at Manitoba Ag Days

  A career exploration event at Ag Days, connecting students with industry professionals through hands-on activities. Grades: 7-12

• Journey 2050

  A global simulation exploring the future of sustainable agriculture careers and the challenge of feeding the world by 2050. Grades: 7-12

Video Resources

• Follow the Farmers - Weather to Farm

  Recorded virtual farm tours paired with activities to connect students with real farmers exploring the journey of food from farm to table. Grades: 3-5

• Follow the Farmers - Canola

  A virtual tour of a Manitoba canola farm. Paired with activities to connect students with real farmers exploring the journey of food from farm to table. Grades: 3-5

• Follow the Farmers - Wheat

  A virtual tour of a Manitoba wheat farm. Paired with activities to connect students with real farmers exploring the journey of food from farm to table. Grades: 3-5

• Follow the Farmers - Chicken

  A virtual tour of a Manitoba chicken farm. Paired with activities to connect students with real farmers exploring the journey of food from farm to table. Grades: 3-5

Resources

• Wave of the Future

  This resource addresses all things ocean, from economy, to ecology, to transportation, to careers.  Grades: 5-9

• Cultivate Your Career

  Ready to guide your senior students through an in-depth career exploration journey? Start here with our self-guided workbook full of self-assessment tools and career-planning exercises. Grades: 5-12

• thinkAG Website

  An online platform guiding students through agriculture career options aligned with their skills and interests. Grades: 5-12. English and French.

• SnapAG Fact Sheets

  Fact sheets that provide concise factual information on various agricultural topics help students learn key concepts quickly. Grades: 5-12. English and French.

• connectAG

  This online resource invites students in Grades 7 to 9 to explore Canadian agriculture by introducing them to farms and farmers across Canadian provinces, including the variety of agricultural commodities they produce and their link to our food system. Grades: 7-9

• Your Life, Your Agriculture

  A video resource that highlights diverse career opportunities in agriculture to inspire student interest. Grades: 7-12

• Planet X

  Planet X takes an out-of-this-world approach to introducing students to the many careers in agriculture and food, highlighting the importance of food production and sustainability. Grades: 9-12. English and French.

• Career Case Game

  An activity in which students act as agricultural professionals, solving real-world challenges and discovering various careers in the industry. Grades: 9-12

• Kareero

  An interest assessment tool connecting students to agriculture careers aligned with their preferences and strengths. Grades: 9-12

• thinkAG Career Exploration Toolkit

  Toolkit with interactive activities introducing students to various agriculture career paths. Grades: 9-12

• Foundations of Manitoba Agriculture

  A series of interactive courses and information sheets that help students connect what they eat to the crops and animals needed to produce those foods, and ultimately, the people involved in getting food to their plate. Grades: 9-12

• Edible Enterprises

  An engaging, hands-on project that empowers students to dive into the world of food production, entrepreneurship, and marketing—all while developing real-world skills! Grades: 10-12

Programs

• Amazing Agriculture Adventure

  A field trip where students will gain an understanding of how animals are cared for, how animal agriculture plays a role in their daily life and how they could, one day, be part of an exciting career in agriculture. Grades: 3-12

• AgVenture at Manitoba Ag Days

  A career exploration event at Ag Days, connecting students with industry professionals through hands-on activities. Grades: 7-12

• Journey 2050

  A global simulation exploring the future of sustainable agriculture careers and the challenge of feeding the world by 2050. Grades: 7-12

• EngAGed Career Fair

  A career fair where high school students connect with agriculture professionals and explore roles aligned with their interests. Grades: 9-12