Telling the Story: Agronomy Feeds the World Videos
What is Agronomy? How can we communicate it to students in a meaningful way? With these newly developed videos on a variety of topics!
Members of the American Society of Agronomy (ASA) teamed up with others involved in the industry to tell the story of agronomy. These videos explore how our food is produced and the science behind it. Use them in your classroom, in conjunction with the lessons and activities throughout this website. The videos are hosted on ASA's YouTube channel.
Agronomy Overview
When you're at the grocery store, how much do you think about where your food comes from? It takes a system of growers, agronomists and markets to get your food to you. How does healthy soil relate to healthy plants? And how do healthy plants relate to healthy people?
Watch this video from the American Society of Agronomy to learn more!
Managing Water
Did you know that managing your garden is similar to managing a farm? Growers are careful about their water use, and so should home gardeners. Plants need adequate water to grow, but often water runs off into rivers and stormwater management areas. Some mindful practices can help our environment, preserve water, and create a wonderful bounty for your garden.
Watch this video from the American Society of Agronomy to learn more!
Healthy Soil
When you're at the grocery store, how much do you think about where your food comes from? It takes a system of growers, agronomists and markets to get your food to you. How does healthy soil relate to healthy plants? And how do healthy plants relate to healthy people?
Watch this video from the American Society of Agronomy to learn more!
Farm to Table
What are the factors that go into getting your food from the farmer's field to your table? Do you want a good price for your food? And nutritious food? Agronomists help farmers grow the best crops in a sustainable way - for you and the environment.
Watch this video from the American Society of Agronomy to learn more!
