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Virtual Professional Development 2020

THE NUTRIENTS FOR LIFE FOUNDATION HOSTS JULY SEMINAR FOR EDUCATORS Nutrients for Life Foundation (NFLF) will host the third annual Professional Development Event, Soil – Life’s Main Ingredient, July 27-31, 2020 virtually. Unfortunately, due to the unprecedented nature of COVID-19,...

June 1, 2020 Read more

HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM UPDATED WITH ENHANCED EFFICIENCY FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY

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HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM UPDATED WITH ENHANCED EFFICIENCY FERTILIZER TECHNOLOGY Washington, DC –The Nutrients for Life Foundation announced today that a new version of their Nourishing the Planet in the 21st Century curriculum is now available to high school educators free...

March 10, 2020 Read more

Fertilizing the Garden with the 4R’s of Nutrient Management

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We often forget about fertilizing and wonder why we didn’t get as much produce as expected. Over-applying fertilizer can cause as much heartache as under-applying. To be sure you’re applying the right amount, follow label directions and use the 4R’s of nutrient stewardship.

June 22, 2016 Read more

Teacher Retreat Recap: A Meeting of the Minds at the Mine

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With beautiful mountain ranges as a backdrop, eight educators from around the country recently convened at the Simplot Smoky Canyon mine to “talk soil.” Their mission was an important one: guide the development of future education materials for the Nutrients for Life Foundation.

July 28, 2014 Read more

Teacher Spotlight: Elizabeth Main

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Meaningful experiences outside of the classroom are just as important for teachers as for the students they teach. One opportunity for an outdoor experience came to Elizabeth Main, Florida elementary school teacher, in the form of a phosphate mine tour through Florida Ag in the Classroom.

March 13, 2014 Read more

Foundation 101: What is the Nutrients for Life Foundation?

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I often get asked, “What does the Nutrients for Life Foundation do?”

February 6, 2014 Read more

Teacher Spotlight: Sue Meggers

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Ms. Meggers is an avid gardener and overall soil enthusiast! She teaches seventh and eighth grade at Interstate 35 Secondary in Madison County, Iowa where she and fellow teacher, Hannah Ludwig, created a beautiful school garden.

October 31, 2013 Read more

Garden Spotlight: Sue Meggers & Hannah Ludwig

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Sue Meggers has gardened for many reasons over the course of her life. When she was young, she gardened because her grandparents did.

October 30, 2013 1 Comment Read more

Garden Spotlight: Micah Weber

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"Just plant it, seed is cheap!" says Micah Weber of Rock Valley, Iowa. Mr. Weber has been the Agriculture Education Instructor for grades seven through twelve at Rock Valley Community School for the past 13 years.

October 17, 2013 2 Comments Read more

School Garden Spotlight: John Cole

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Mr. Cole heard about the Helping Communities Grow program for FFA chapters and thought, "my students would enjoy that." Little did he know, deciding to participate in the competition would lead to reconnecting with a classmate from over 40 years ago and so, so much more.

September 25, 2013 11 Comments Read more

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