Horticulture is the art and practice of garden cultivation and management, encompassing various forms such as commercial fields, greenhouses, gardens, raised beds, or potted containers on back patios. It truly embodies an art form with its diverse array of plants, designs, and a wide net of pests and diseases that

Goats were among the first animals to be domesticated approximately 11,000 years ago in the Near East. Llamas were first domesticated and used as pack animals 4,ooo to 5,000 years ago. In Goats & Lamoids Unboxed we are learning about these amazing creatures and the nutrition that feeds our livestock

Wheat, oats, barley, rye, rice and millet are this month’s featured grains in our Great Grains Unboxed learning kit. Wheat is the 2nd most-grown grain in the United States behind corn. In 2023, 781 million metric tons of wheat were produced worldwide. Ranking 5th globally, the U.S. produced 44.9 million

Farm Themed Valentine’s Day Cards for Kids and ideas to create a special Valentine’s pairing with farm-themed treats and activities

Dive into the world of horses—a world of strength, agility, and the bond between humans and these remarkable animals. The January 2024 Kids Sonder Agriculture Unboxed Learning Kit is packed full of equine facts and animal science activities. The United States horse population is estimated to be over 7.25 million

Beans are one of the most affordable protein sources in the world and the December 2023 Kids Sonder Agriculture Unboxed is packed full of legume facts and activities. Legumes are like nature’s superheroes, playing essential roles in our lives as a crucial food source, a key ingredient in everyday items,

Today, almost 350 million Christmas trees are currently growing on farms across the U.S. Approximately 25-30 million real Christmas trees are sold annually in the U.S. The average production lifespan of a conifer growing on a Christmas Tree Farm is 6-10 years. The first Christmas Tree Farm was started in

There are seven (7) different types of corn; field/dent, sweet, popcorn, flint, flour, pod and waxy. In our October 2023 Kids Sonder Agriculture Unboxed box we study them all. It’s all about corn education! The primary top-producing corn states lie in the area known as the “Corn Belt” or “Midwest”.

Chickens are one of the most commonly produced livestock in the United States.  Chicken is the second most widely-eaten meat in the world behind pork! We consume eggs that are fried, boiled, poached, scrambled, and as ingredients in omelets, quiches, and many other recipes. There are two main types of