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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