Grades 9–12 (Kit)
Help students visualize the diversity of farms across the U.S.! The Farm Profile Cards introduce students to farms of different sizes, ownership structures, types, and geographic locations. This hands-on activity encourages critical thinking about how farms operate and their impact on food systems.
Students use the cards to compare, contrast, and analyze real-world data, supporting discussions about modern agriculture, farm management, and sustainability. Color-coded cards make it easy to organize students into groups for interactive exploration and discussion.
Kit Contents
- Six complete sets of 21 Farm Profile Cards (126 total cards)
- Exploring Farms Notes worksheet masters
Lesson Plans
Use this kit with the featured lesson The Big Deal About Big Ag for detailed instructions and downloadable card versions. Find additional lessons on farms, economics, and food systems on the National Agricultural Literacy Curriculum Matrix.
Extend the Learning
Challenge students to create their own “farm profiles” based on local farms, research USDA data to analyze farm trends, or debate the advantages and challenges of different farm sizes and structures.
