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Educational Resources

ASBG believes in the importance of educating others about the agriculture industry. Below are resources that can be utilized for learning opportunities. To arrange a presentation from someone within the sugar beet industry, please contact us.

Junior High and High School Activities

ARTICLE

The Impact of GMO's on the Sugar Beet Industry

An article for education discussion about the impact of GMOs on the sugar beet industry.

EDUCATOR SLIDE DECK

Bringing Biotechnology to Life

Lesson plans for teachers and educators to use in presenting biotechnology.

EDUCATOR SLIDE DECK

How Sugar Beets are Grown & Harvested

A slide deck for teachers and educators to use in presenting sugar beet information.

HIGH SCHOOL SCIENCE ACTIVITY

Looking at Genes & GMOs

A group activity that encourages thought around genetic modification and the viability of our food sources.

HIGH SCHOOL MATH ACTIVITY

A Season of Sugar Beets

A financial activity that dives into the expenses and profitability of a farming operation.

Elementary and Young Kids

DOCUMENT

The Impact of GMO's on the Sugar Beet Industry

Learn all about sugar beets in this handout from Ag for Life.

DOCUMENT

The Impact of GMO's on the Sugar Beet Industry

A short, beginner-friendly educational series providing information on sugar beets.

Video Series

VIDEO SERIES

Equipment Explanations

Learn about the various equipment needed to grow and produce sugar beets

VIDEO SERIES

Weekly Sugar Beet Growth

This video shows how sugar beets progress throughout the growing season.

VIDEO SERIES

Harvest Explanations & Drone Footage

Learn and see first-hand how sugar beets are harvested in Southern Alberta.

VIDEO SERIES

Do You Speak Farmer

An interview series with Alberta sugar beet farmers who talk about producing the 'sweetest crop.'

LEARN IN 5 MINUTES

Sugar Beet History

A video showcasing how sugar has been grown, both past and presently, in Alberta

Still curious? Learn More!

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