Resources
2023
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Click on the Informational Links Below:
- Find Your Local County Cooperative Extension System Office
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
- Arbor Day Foundation Map
- Sunset's Climate Zone Map
- Sources of Plant Disease In Greenhouses
- HungryPests.com
- Produce Safety Alliance - Resources
- USDA National Organic Program
- Find a CSA Farm
- Find a Farmer's Market
- USDA School Gardens
- USDA Farm to School Program, including FY 2023 Grant information
- Seed and Seedling Biology - "What Do Seeds Need to Germinate?" (excellent!)
- Potting Media and Plant Propagation (excellent!)
- Potting soil and seed-starting mixes for your garden
- USDA Grants and Loans
- Sustainable Agriculture Research Education (SARE) & Grants
- New Farmers & Ranchers
- Sustainable Agriculture Training for Military Veterans
- USDA's online tool to help growers select the right cover crop
- SUGGESTIONS FOR BUILDING DURABLE RAISED BEDS & SCHOOL GARDENS
- Longevity Design spotlight: Lightweight Custom Stainless Steel Shelves
- Interesting blog post on Winter Farming - growing microgreens in a greenhouse
- YouTube video: Pro-Grow Propagation Mat with Pro-Grow Control Thermostat
- YouTube video: soil pasteurizing and compost
- Take a look! High Mowing Seeds
Inspire Students Year-Round:
- Student Farm at UC Davis: Educational Materials
- STEM Education in the garden
- Inspire students to take charge of their education | Inspire Students NowTM
- Find ASTC Science Centers & Museums Near You
- Math-A-Thon: a free education-based fundraising program for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
- NASA: Education for Students
- Math & Science: A Parent's Guide
- Program For International Student Assessment (PISA): 2012 results
- PISA FAQ: nces.edu.gov/surveys/pisa/faq.asp#10
- Note: The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) is the primary federal entity for collecting and analyzing data related to education in the U.S. and other nations. NCES is located within the U.S. Department of Education and the Institute of Education Services.