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Career Explorer by Nebraska 4-H
Get started on the right path to making smart life choices with the Career Explorer Website and Career Explorer iPad App from University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension, Nebraska 4-H, and the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. The app was also featured at kiosks for youth at Husker Harvest Days 2011 near Grand Island, Neb.
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-Test your knowledge of corn development with this online crossword puzzle!
-Thinking about planting? Find terms related to Prepping for Planting!
-What macronutrients do crops need? Play Crops Hangman to find out!
Crop and Plant Science Facts
Dig into some interesting facts about Nebraska crops.
- Learn how crops grow and factors that affect them.
Activities
Learn the science behind crops issues and how crop science relates to careers, through fun activities!
- Be savvy on crop growth, diseases, insects and weeds.
- Just have some fun and test your knowledge with interactive games.
- Learn about exciting career opportunities related to crop and plant science. The University of Nebraska offers great majors for anyone interested in anything plants. Check it out!
4-H and FFA Crop Projects
Check out all the opportunities to learn through hands-on projects and workshops on:
- plant sciences,
- crop production,
- range management,
- entomology,
- Crop Science Investigation - integrated pest management.
Pick some of your own interesting projects and enter your project in your local county or state fair!
4-H Pick-a-Project Guide
4-H Crop Curriculum (ISU link)
4-H Range Management Curriculum
4-H Insectigator Curriculum
4-H Horticulture Curriculum
4-H Plant Science Contests
Teaching Activities and Resources
Encourage youth to think more about agricultural careers with the help of educational resources for:
- 4-H Leaders
- Ag Teachers
- Extension Personnel
- Interested Parents/ Mentors
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Degree Programs
For more information on degree programs in agronomy or other plant science related careers:
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln Agronomy Department See information and degree requirements.
- The College of Agriculture Sciences and Natural Resources (CASNR) offers 28 programs of study and two pre-professional programs in agriculture.
Careers
BIG RED CROPS CAMP
- Will be held June 9-12, 2013
- Youth can network with UNL faculty and other crop professionals
If you want more information on this or would like to join our team of detectives to solve crop-related problems, check out the information on the Crop Science Investigation (CSI) Big Red Camp!