GreenWorks
Farming on the Edge (#103)
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Farmers deal with the unpredictability of nature almost every day, confronting floods, drought, temperature extremes, and numerous other factors beyond their control. Today, they must also face the pressure of development as suburban sprawl encroaches on farmland. This award-winning program follows three families as they grapple with the choice between holding onto the farming life or selling their land. [26 minutes]
Information For Teachers
- Grade Levels
- 6-8, 9-12
- Curricular Areas
- Science & Technology
- Series Length
- 6 episodes
- Average Episode Length
- 26 minutes
- Record Rights
- Record and retain for life of tape
- Visit the Website for Teacher Resources
- http://www.greentreks.tv/
Visit the IPTV Education website to access timely, relevant resources for your classroom.
Series Description: Rivers, classrooms, forests, and laboratories: wherever there is concern for the environment, there are opportunities for individuals to do something to help. The Emmy award-winning GreenWorks features people making a difference for the environment in big ways and small. Gain inspiration from others, and find new ways of getting involved. Educator Resources and Videos
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Farming on the Edge (#103)
Farmers deal with the unpredictability of nature almost every day, confronting floods, drought, temperature extremes, and numerous other factors beyond their control. Today, they must also face the... [26 minutes]
- Thu, June 20, 4:26 AM on IPTV
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Past Episodes
These episodes of GreenWorks aired in the last few months on Iowa Public Television.