Soybean Science Challenge Videos - Virtual Field Trips
The Soil & Water Conservation Virtual Field Trips (VFTs), focuses on the conservation benefits our researchers have developed with respect to water quality, irrigation water use, climate change, soil health, profitability and sustainability through their partnership with farmers on selected farms including some farmers involved in the Arkansas Discovery Farms Program.
Find the 7E and GRC-3D lesson guides to accompany the videos below!
On July 15, 2021, we held the fifth installment of the agriculture sustainability series featuring poultry.
On June 29, 2021, we held the fourth installment of the agriculture sustainability series featuring rice.
Subjects covered are Integrated Biology, Integrated Chemistry, Environmental Science.
On June 24, 2021, we held the third installment of the agriculture sustainability series featuring soybeans.
Subjects covered are Integrated Biology, Integrated Chemistry, Environmental Science.
On April 2, 2021, we held the second installment of the agriculture sustainability series featuring cotton.
Subjects covered are Integrated Biology, Integrated Chemistry, Environmental Science and Agricultural Science.
On November 17, 2020, our one-hour, free live interactive VFT was held. It covered integrated Biology, integrated Chemistry, environmental science and agricultural science. This was the first installment of our five-part series on agriculture sustainability!
Subject covered are Integrated Biology, Integrated Chemistry, Environmental Science and Agricultural Science.
On November 5, 2020, our one-hour, free live interactive field trip was held. This VFT explores how the physical, chemical, and biological properties of soil affect that ecosystem. Learn about research-based soil health practices taught by our University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture Soils Instructor and hear from the Arkansas Soil Health Alliance and a local farmer about their real-life experiences with improving soil health.
Subjects covered are Integrated Chemistry, Integrated Biology, Earth Science, Environmental Science and Agricultural Science.
On September 10, 2020, our one-hour, free live interactive field trip was held. This VFT highlights the Wood's soybean and rice farm in Cherry Valley, Arkansas, you will learn how the Arkansas Discovery Farms Program is helping improve water quality and help reduce water use by using computerized irrigation management, soil moisture sensors, and surge valve irrigation.
Subjects covered are Integrated Biology, Integrated Chemistry, Environmental Science and AG Science.
On August 19, 2020, our one-hour, free live interactive field trip was held. This VFT highlights how the collaboration of these three organizations who share a common goal of helping our farmers:
- the Natural Resource Conservation Service,
- the Arkansas Conservation Districts, and
- the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture.
They work together to create soil health on-farm demonstrations that teach farmers research-based conservation methods that can help farmers to be more profitable while taking care of the natural resources we all share.
Subjects covered are Integrated Biology, Integrated Chemistry, Environmental Science and AG Science.
Improving Soils and Profitability Through Collaboration Lesson Plan - 7E
Improving Soils and Profitability Through Collaboration Lesson Plan - GRC-3D
On June 23, 2020, our one-hour, free live interactive field trip was held. This field trip explores how the Arkansas Discovery Farm Program is helping farmers document how their conservation measures protect local water resources, while maintain profitability.
Subjects covered are Integrated Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science and AG Science.
On May 15, 2020, our one-hour field trip focuses research being conducted on no-till watermelon production in Arkansas. Come join us at the University of Arkansas Vegetable Research station in Kibler, where we explain the best practices for incorporating cover crops into no-till watermelon production, what cover crop mixes work best and how to plan for weed, disease and insect pest management.
Subjects covered are Integrated Biology, Environmental Science and AG Science.
On March 19, 2020, our one-hour field trip focuses on Critical Groundwater Areas, and features the Dabbs Discovery Farm near Stuttgart and the Marion Berry Pump Station (Bayou Meto).
- The Dabbs Family, Lori, Terry and Trent, Arkansas Discovery Farm members, will speak about water conservation practices on their farm in the Grand Prairie critical groundwater region.
- Ed Swaim, Executive Director at Bayou Meto Water Management District, will talk about the Bayou Meto Project and using our rivers to reduce groundwater overdraft.
Subjects covered are Integrated Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science and AG Science.
2019 Videos
On August 21, 2019, two free live interactive virtual field trips were held, each one hour in length.
The first field trip defines and explains the benefits of the AR Discovery Farm Program.
The second virtual field trip covers the water quality and soil health practices used on these farms to enhance profitability and sustainability.
Subjects covered are Integrated Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science and AG Science.
On July 3, 2019, a one hour, free live interactive virtual field trip was held. This field trip discusses various technological advancements that are being used today in agricultural fields across the state to increase irrigation efficiency and maintain sustainability. Watch our broadcast below.
Subjects covered are Integrated Chemistry, Environmental Science and AG Science.
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