For the past 20 years, CF distribution terminals across North America have awarded grants to educators through our Classroom Minigrant Program. Grants help teachers incorporate agriculture or environmental stewardship into their classrooms, with priority placed on projects that focus on water quality education. Through these gifts, we’re sparking children’s interest in agricultural and environmental protection — sowing knowledge and skills that will bring shared benefits to our communities for years to come. See how minigrants brought science to life in 2018.
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Students will use the quadratic formula to help a livestock operation become more efficient.
New books and online tools will allow students at three elementary schools to conduct research on water quality topics.
Water samples from inside and outside a school will be tested for pH and dissolved oxygen levels.
Students will sell the plants they grow in a new greenhouse to raise funds for their local FFA chapter.
Classes will work together to design, build and plant nine raised garden beds, with each grade level planting different seeds.
Students will monitor water quality to develop a proper environment to raise tilapia fish, then grow plants using this nutrient-rich water.
A 3D printer will give students the ability to repair or repurpose broken items and cut down on waste.