All Ages Video Playlist
Jump onto your tractor and check out the farm-filled videos below.
Farm Technology of the Past and Present
History of Farm Equipment – The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation – The Henry Ford
See how much work it was to use the first plows behind horses. Understand how important the tractor has been to help farmers since it was invented. Check out how designs change!
Firing Up the 150 Case – The Largest Steam Traction Engine in the World Prepares For a Record Pull – Kory Anderson
See how trains inspired the first designs for tractors or the “road locomotive.” Check out how a group of friends built this historic tractor from plans. Watch as it plows a field!
America Revealed – In Search of the Traditional Farm – PBS
Why are farm fields circular instead of rectangular or square? Get a bird’s eye view of farm fields across America and find out why. The answer is surprising!
Smart Farms of the Future
Farm Forward With John Deere – John Deere
Get a look into what the future of farming may look like for this family with the help of technology. Which technologies have you seen? Which ones are new to you?
IoT for Earth: Helping Farmers Grow a Brighter Future For Us All – Microsoft IoT
Learn how a farm is connected to sensors, drones and satellites through the internet. See how technology helps farmers be more successful and protect the environment.
Robotic Farming of the Future – Mashable Deals
Learn all about the cool robots being created to help farmers. From smart tractors to pickers, robots can help when there aren’t enough people to do the job.
Why Idaho Is So Famous For Potatoes and More Fun Potato Facts
Idaho Agriculture, Productive and Diverse – Idaho Preferred
See what this famous farming state looks like. Understand why Idaho is so ideal for potatoes. What other crops are grown in Idaho? Enjoy the beautiful scenery!
Idaho®️ Potato Harvest – Captions Only – Idaho Potatoes
See the potato production process from planting to packing. Pick up interesting facts about how your favorite tubers get from the field to your favorite stores and restaurants.
How They Make McDonald’s Fries – Swizzle
Follow how French fries are made with this Mythbusters host. Start at McDonald’s, travel to the Simplot factory and all the way back to the field where these famous potatoes grow.
Can Potatoes Really Grow on Mars? – CBS This Morning
Did you know that NASA is looking for a few good farmers to go to Mars? Find out just how important farming will be to future astronaut missions to Mars!
Behind the Scenes at the Farmers Market
From the Field to the Farmers Market – mnagriculture
Meet Mason, a young farmer from Minnesota. Find out what it’s really like for a farm family to get their food to the market for people to buy.
Kidvision – Farmers Market – PBS
What’s it like to have a budget and do the shopping at a real farmers market? Can you get everything on your list with the money you have? Enjoy this real-life math challenge!