Plant Science Lessons Unit 1, Lesson 5 Introduction to South Dakota Agriculture Crops
Student Learning Objectives As a result of this lesson, the student will … Objective #1 Appreciate the Diversity of Agriculture Production in South Dakota. Objective #2 Understand the Scope and Value of Agriculture Production in South Dakota.
Are plants important to these people?
How much money does South Dakota agriculture generate each year?
Can you believe it? South Dakota, in 2002, agriculture generated $3,834,625,000 (That’s billions!)
Top South Dakota Commodities The top four crop commodities for South Dakota are Soybeans, Forage, Corn for grain, wheat. The top four livestock commodities are cattle/calves, Layers, Turkeys, Hogs / Pigs.
How important is agriculture in South Dakota? Let’s explore this in terms of: –Diversity –Scope –Value In groups, you will be given 15 minutes to come up with a presentation on the different agriculture products (Diversity) the amount of production (Scope) and the dollars sold (Value) for our county.
Agriculture and South Dakota It’s essential!