Procedures:

Fun Facts about Farming
This mission is all about having fun and helping the community! Look through this site to find fun facts about farming.
http://www.apfo.usda.gov/FSA/kidsapp?area=home&subject=funf&topic=landing

1.) True or False: Sausage is the most popular pizza topping in America.

2.) What state produces the most cranberries?

3.) How many glasses of milk can one cow produce in a year?

4.) How many pounds of tomatoes does the average American eat each year?

A Look at WI Agriculture
Wisconsin is known nationwide for its agriculture. Do you know why? Use this site to find out!

http://www.agclassroom.org/kids/stats/wisconsin.pdf

1.) How do warm summers and cold winters in Wisconsin help crops grow?

2.) What three crops are produced more in Wisconsin than any other state in the nation?

3.) True or False: Over 99% of Wisconsin farms are corporate owned.

Growing Power
This is where the WebQuest ends but where your hard work truly begins.
http://www.growingpower.org/index.htm

1.) Click on the link About Us
What kind of opportunity did Will Allen offer teens?

2.)Click on the link Our Farms
What does Growing Power hope to provide communities?

3.) Click on the link Grow
What is the most important ingredient for a plant to grow?

Final Steps
Use the information you have gathered to design a map of the community garden. The map should be colored, and include labels of all crops/ plants that will be included. Include a one paragraph description of garden, including garden arrangement and plants/ crops included. Further instructions and materials will be provided by your teacher.

We look forward to reviewing your ideas to help our community!