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​Virtual Field Trips and Streaming Library 

Virtual Field Trip Production
​Explore the current field trip packages that explore agricultural industries and careers within those industries. 

This space is dedicated to live streams of virtual field trips.  Please check program listings for times and dates.  Below you will find a library of past field trips for your viewing.
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The Dairy Industry

This series of short video productions have been produced by University of Minnesota students in the Agricultural Education, Communication and Marketing program. Follow along with the videos as they take you on a virtual tour of the dairy industry including a farm tour, farming practices, career profiles found within the industry, as well as advice on studying for a career in the agricultural industry.
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Natural Resource Sciences

There a variety of different careers related to natural resource sciences and they all look a little different. Join us as we explore three different careers with recent college graduates and learn how they started their careers, why they’re important, and ways that you can do them too. The careers covered include River Ranger, Invasive Species Management, and Engineering.er Range, eeri
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Live Stream Archive
​Turkey Farm Field Trips

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Minnesota Ag in the Classroom
Virtual Field Trip

These archived virtual field trips were made possible through collaboration with Minnesota Ag in the Classroom, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and students from the University of Minnesota Agricultural Education, Communication and Marketing programs. The tours explore Turkey Farms in the state of Minnesota. ​

A Trip to the Apple Orchard

Journey with your students to Hoch Orchard & Gardens located in La Crescent, Minnesota. Learn about the orchard’s history, daily functions, geographic region and fruit processing. Videos were produced by University of Minnesota students in the Agricultural Education, Communication and Marketing program.  
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Grain and Crops 

In this virtual field trip, you will learn about crop farming, sustainable practices that go into the longevity of a farm, and current research that is taking place on Kernza! You also have the opportunity to learn the rich history of a multi-generational farm that is keeping it current with its participation in the Conservation Reserve Program. 
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Beef Industry 

Come with us as we learn about the many types of cattle operations that are all found within the beef industry. See what it takes to successfully run a cattle operation and look into the lives of featured farmers. ​
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Sheep Industry

This module provides a look into the management practices that are common in small-scale sheep operations. From hair sheep to crossbred market lambs, learn what it can be like to raise sheep in Minnesota.
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Professional Development in Agriculture 

There are many avenues both highschool and college students can take in building professional skills in agriculture. The videos in this virtual field trip will provide a look into the paths that successful members of the agricultural community have taken.

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Thank you for all you do to expand the reach of Ag Education in all formats!

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  • Home
  • UMN AECM Programs
    • Ag Education Major
    • Ag Communication & Marketing Major
    • The Minnesota Model
  • Ag, Food and Environmental Stories
    • Virtual Field Trips >
      • Dairy Industry Virtual Field Trip
      • Natural Resource Sciences
      • Turkey Farm Tours
      • A Trip to the Apple Orchard
      • Grain and Crops Virtual Field Trip
      • Beef Industry Virtual Field Trip
      • Sheep Industry
      • Professional Development in Agriculture
    • UMN Student Produced Videos
    • UMN Student Produced Podcasts >
      • Livestock Themed Podcasts
      • Campus Life Themed Podcasts
      • Food Themed Podcasts
      • Future of Ag Themed Podcasts
      • Career Exploration and Development Themed Podcasts
      • Policy, Plants and More Podcasts
      • Mini Documentary Episodes
    • NACT Award Winning Projects >
      • 2021 NACT Award Winning Projects >
        • 2021 NACT Photography Awards
        • 2021 NACT Electronic Media Awards
        • 2021 NACT Design and Layout Awards
        • 2021 NACT Public Relations Awards
        • 2021 NACT Writing Awards
      • 2020 NACT Award Winning Projects >
        • 2020 NACT Photography Awards
        • 2020 NACT Electronic Media Awards
        • 2020 NACT Design and Layout Awards
        • 2020 NACT Writing Awards
  • K-12 Teacher Resources
    • Lesson Plans
    • Ag Comm CDE Preparation
    • Digital Media Production Tools >
      • Online Teaching Tools
      • Video Editing Resources
      • Podcasting Resources
      • Web Design Resources
  • Contact