Adopt A Farmer

Fourth grade classrooms across the state have the chance to "adopt" a farmer for the school year. Our farmers then send the classroom monthly video updates about what is going on at the farm that month. The farmer also visits the classroom at least once during the school year. For more information or to register your class to "adopt" a farmer email info@agunited.org.  

Clint Brandlee - March 2023

March 8, 2023
Clint Brandlee – March 2023 Springtime on the farm… calving season! Clint shows us some newborn calves and how they keep track of them on the farm. Discussion Topic: Clint talks about using a Radio Frequency Identification tag.  Check out this…
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Riley Boadwine - February 2023

February 26, 2023
Riley Boadwine – February 2023 Riley talks about bedding for the cows. Did you know they lay in sand? He also shows us how they can recycle the sand. Discussion Topic: Riley said that the cows need four hours of sleep, but they should also lay down…
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Adam Mohrhauser February 2023

February 16, 2023
Adam Mohrhauser - Adopt a Farmer February 2023
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Adam Krause - January 2023

January 27, 2023
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Riley Boadwine - January 2023

January 23, 2023
Riley Boadwine – January 2023 Riley shows us a newborn calf in the maternity area. Then we go to the calf barn to learn more about how the calves are cared for. Discussion: Based on the information that Riley shared, do you think it’s more…
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Adam Krause - December 2022

January 10, 2023
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DJ Buseman - December 2022

December 13, 2022
DJ Buseman – December 2022 DJ shows us what the cattle eat and how they mix up the feed.   Math problem: DJ talks about the diet or recipe they use for each group of cattle. The ingredient list below is what one heifer needs to eat each day.…
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DJ Buseman - November 2022

November 30, 2022
DJ Buseman – November 2022 DJ moves cattle to a new field of corn stalks.   Discussion Topic: What type of behavior happens when an animal associates a sound or sight with a specific action? Discuss why the cows will follow the feed truck to a new…
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Phil Eggers - November 2022

November 29, 2022
Phil Eggers – November 2022 Phil sells some of his hereford cattle to young people in the cattle business to show at livestock shows.   Discussion Topic: Phil talks about how they wash the calf’s hair and also have a blow dryer for the calves.…
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Adam Krause - November 2022

November 29, 2022
Adam Krause – November 2022 Adam shows us how he gets the barn ready for the arrival of new baby pigs.   Discussion Topic: Adam talks about cleaning the pig barn before new pigs arrive. He also talked about biosecurity for the pigs in a previous…
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Dolan Farms - November 2022

November 22, 2022
Dolan Farms – November 2022 Andrew and Julia show us baby pigs arriving to their farm and talk about care of the young pigs.   Teacher Resource: Biosecurity is very important to keeping the young pigs healthy. Check out this article for more…
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Riley Boadwine - November 2022

November 22, 2022
Riley Boadwine – November 2022 Riley shares how they prepare for winter on their dairy farm.   Discussion Topic: Riley showed us young calves wearing “jackets” do you think the calf jackets are made from the same type of materials that we use for…
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Adam Krause - October 2022

October 25, 2022
Adam Krause – October 2022 Adam shares about soybean harvest and storing the soybeans in the grain bin. He also introduces us to some of the other harvest crew members.   Teacher Resource: This link has a very good visual of how a combine works.…
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DJ Buseman - October 2022

October 25, 2022
DJ Buseman – October 2022 DJ Buseman introduces us to his farm near Canistota. He and his wife Danya raise cattle and sheep and grow crops like corn and soybeans. DJ shows us how they harvest the soybeans and take them to the elevator.  …
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Phil Eggers – October 2022

October 20, 2022
Phil Eggers – October 2022 Meet farmer Phil Eggers! Phil raises Hereford beef cattle near Renner. In this video he talks about the process of weaning calves.   Discussion Topic: Phil raises Hereford cattle on his farm. Hereford cattle are raised…
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Dolan Farms - October 2022

October 20, 2022
Dolan Farms – October 2022   Meet Andrew Dolan a farmer from the Beresford area. He introduces us to his farm and shows us some of the pigs that they raise.   Discussion Topic: Core standard 4.H.3.1 Compare and contrast life today with life in…
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Clint Brandlee - October 2022

October 19, 2022
Clint Brandlee – October 2022   Meet Clint Brandlee and his family! They farm and raise cattle near Pierpont. Clint introduces us to the family, shares about summer activities, and take us for a ride in the combine for soybean harvest.   Teacher…
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Riley Boadwine - October 2022

October 19, 2022
Riley Boadwine – October 2022   Welcome to Boadwine Farms! Riley Boadwine gives us an introduction to the nutrients needed for growing crops and how they care for the soil on their farm.   Discussion Topic: Riley shared that his family raises…
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Adam Krause - September 2022

October 12, 2022
Adam Krause – September 2022   Meet your Adopted Farmer Adam Krause! Adam gets up early to wash the pig barn. Then he gives us a glimpse of pigs arriving at his barn. It’s also time to harvest the crops.   Discussion Topic: Why does Adam need to…
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Adam Mohrhauser May 2022

May 16, 2022
Discussion Topic: It may be a slow start to planting season this year, but now it is in full swing. Check out this short video for more information about corn. Why is it important for the soil temperature to be just right to plant corn? Adam talks…
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Adam Krause - May 2022

May 3, 2022
Adam Krause – May 2022 Adam talks about their new corn dryer.   Discussion Topic: Why is it necessary to dry the harvested corn and soybeans before storage?  It is necessary to dry the harvested grains because the grains contain moisture. The…
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DJ Buseman - May 2022

May 3, 2022
DJ Buseman – May 2022 DJ shows us the technology he uses when planting corn.     Discussion Topic: Did you know it takes about 12 weeks for the corn plant to grow? Check out this short video for more information about corn. Also, when DJ and Danya…
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Riley Boadwine - April

April 9, 2022
Riley Boadwine – April 2022 Riley talks about the feed the cows eat. He shows us some of the ingredients for the cows TMR (Total Mixed Ration).   Discussion Topic: Did you notice that the cows are not afraid of the big noisy tractor? Why do you…
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Clint Brandlee - April

April 5, 2022
Clint Brandlee – April 2022 Springtime on the farm… calving season! Clint shows us some newborn calves and how they keep track of them on the farm. Discussion Topic: Clint talks about using a Radio Frequency Identification tag.  Check out this…
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DJ Buseman - April

March 29, 2022
DJ Buseman – April 2022 DJ saddles up his horse and moves some cattle. He also shows us how he tags the newborn calves.   Discussion Topic: In the video, DJ talks about using a bridle and saddle for his horse, Goose, before he gets on to ride. …
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Adam Krause - March 2022

February 27, 2022
Adam Krause – March 2022 Adam answers some questions from the students and shows us how he cleans the barn in between groups of pigs.   Discussion Topic: Why does Adam need to clean the room in the barn in between groups of pigs? Check out this…
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Riley Boadwine - March 2022

February 27, 2022
Riley Boadwine – March 2022 Riley shows us the milking parlor, introduces us to a curious cow, and shows us the milk storage tanks. Discussion Topic: Riley said that cows are curious animals. How do you think you should act if you are ever near a…
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Riley Boadwine - February 2022

February 6, 2022
Riley Boadwine – February 2022 Riley talks about bedding for the cows. Did you know they lay in sand? He also shows us how they can recycle the sand.   Discussion Topic: Riley said that the cows need four hours of sleep, but they should also lay…
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Adam Krause - February 2022

February 6, 2022
Adam Krause – February2022 Adam talks about legislators and advocacy for agriculture. He also helps load pigs to go to market.   Discussion Topic: Adam talks about going to Pierre and talking with legislators. Who are the legislators and what are…
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Clint Brandlee - February

February 6, 2022
Clint Brandlee – February2022 Clint talks about how they care for the cows and calves in the wintertime. He also takes us to the sale barn when the calf crop is sold and shows us the farm shop.   Discussion topic: Clint talks about caring for the…
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