Learning Resources

The following are available as additional resources.

Agriculture in the Classroom
Non-profit organizations throughout Canada assist learners and educators in increasing their awareness and understanding of the complexities and importance of agriculture. Ag education displays, in-class lessons and teachers resources are some of the outreach methods used to help people to make informed decisions related to food, the environment, lifestyles and agricultural practices.

Straight Answers
These pages provide straight answers to some of the common questions that people often ask about modern farming, in particular pesticides and biotechnology. It explains the important role of technology in making agriculture more productive and sustainable.

GreenCast®
GreenCast is an on-line turf management decision support tool hosting industry-leading information for lawn and garden professionals. It combines pro-active advice on disease control decisions and detailed reference tools for more informed actions. GreenCast is the central information source for making informed agronomic and business decision.

Syngenta Biotechnology
Innovation is the lifeblood of Syngenta, and delivering innovation is the focus of scientists at Syngenta Biotechnology, Inc. (SBI) in Research Triangle Park, NC. SBI researchers use a combination of science and cutting-edge technology to develop innovative solutions that help meet the world’s changing needs for food, feed, fuel and fiber.

Council for Biotechnology Information
Since the Council for Biotechnology Information was founded in 2000, the mandate has stayed true to presenting science-based information to the public. Issues have come and gone over the years, but the Canadian arm of this NAFTA-aligned, non-profit association has always relied on those with direct experience to comment; experts like researchers and academics, dietitians and farmers, to name a few.