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MN Ag in the Classroom teaches story of farming

Andrea Johnson
Feb 11, 2023
Feb 11, 2023

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Minnesota children learn about soybeans during Farm Camp. Contributed photo from Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom.

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Joe Serbus, chair of the Minnesota Soybean Research & Promotion Council, introduced three MAITC specialists at this year’s MN Ag Expo. They include: (L-R) Emily Ponwith, Keri Sidle, and Sue Knott. Contributed photo from Minnesota Agriculture in the Classroom.

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Andrea Johnson

MANKATO, Minn. – What does a cheeseburger, a pizza, jeans, wool socks and toilet paper have in common? Their raw products were grown on a farm.

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