American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture Newsletter
In This Issue
Pigs & Pork in the Story
New Educator Guide
Pigs & Pork A-Z
Quick Links
New Orders Site
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The American Farm Bureau Federation and American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture have unveiled the Farm Bureau Store, a new online ordering system for materials that incorporates the latest technology. The Food & Farm Facts series, brochures, DVDs/CDs/videos, educational materials for teachers and much more may be ordered online using the system, which functions similar to online retailer Amazon.com.

Features of the new searchable site include secured credit card payments, real-time inventory figures, time/cost options for shipping, a "related items" list for each purchase, and a clearance section.
July 2010
NEW Book for the Accurate Ag Book List!
Pigs & Pork in the Story of Agriculture

This fun and colorful book introduces elementary students to the five stages of pigs and pork as they make their way from farm to table. Each stage is explained in a separate chapter and each chapter is color coded. This series of books presents easy-to-read text blocks, illustrated with photos and captions. Important facts about pigs and pork are highlighted in tinted boxes to reinforce their importance. The book includes extra pig and pork activities.

Price:
1 to 10        $9.95
11 to 50       $7.95
51 to 99*     $6.95

*For orders of 100 or more please call 1-800-443-8456 or email  [email protected]  

NEW!
Pigs & Pork in the Story of Agriculture Educator's Guide
 
This lesson plan was developed for 3rd-6th grade.  The activities will help students identify the five sub-concepts of pigs and pork in agriculture: production, processing, distribution, and consumerism.

After using this resource students should be able to read for understanding, inquire into the science and technology surrounding pork industry, understand places and regions in the United States and interpret social and mathematical problems.

Price:
1 to 10        $3.50
11 to 50       $3.40
51 or more    $3.30
NEW Book for the Accurate Ag Book List!
Pigs & Pork an A-Z Book

This colorful easy to read book is best for PreK or Kindergarten. The book introduces students to pigs and pork while they learn their ABCs. Each letter has a word about pigs beginning with that letter. The book also includes pictures and information to help students understand each agriculturally related word.

Price:
1 to 10         $9.95
11 to 50       $7.95
51 to 99*     $6.95

*For orders of 100 or more please call 1-800-443-8456 or email  [email protected]