AGPR1
Module 1: Introduction to Agriculture (Core)
Outcome
Investigate the impact and significance of agriculture in Saskatchewan.
Indicators
(a) Examine agriculture's connections to Saskatchewan's economy.
(b)

Research terms commonly associated with the agriculture industry in Saskatchewan, including:

  • biosecurity;
  • commodities;
  • consumers;
  • diversified agriculture;
  • livestock;
  • markets;
  • mixed farming;,
  • plant protein;
  • primary production;
  • producers;
  • product;
  • production agriculture;
  • secondary industry; and,
  • value-added agriculture.
(c) Apply terms commonly associated with the agriculture industry in Saskatchewan.
(d) Describe related services that support agriculture production (e.g., research, storage and transportation).
(e) Explore Saskatchewan's agricultural value regarding growing, processing and exporting food for provincial, national and global markets.
(f) Explore how agriculture, carbon sequestration, and sustainable agriculture practices can be part of nature-based climate solutions.
(g) Identify current events, trends and issues (e.g., population growth and climate change) affecting the agriculture industry in Saskatchewan.
(h) Investigate the impact of major events offered in Saskatchewan that promote agriculture.
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