Go on a virtual tour with farmer, Wayne Derksen from Hespler Farms, without leaving the classroom!

Students will:

• Explore a Manitoba potato farm to discover where their food comes from.
• Learn about the life cycle of potatoes and the conditions needed to grow a healthy potato crop.
• Identify what foods and nutrients come from potatoes.
• Discover why Manitoba's natural resources are ideal for potato farming.

Additional keywords: math, crop rotation, tubers