Feed the Cows: A Feed the World Virtual Field Trip
September 4, 2024
Good feed makes good food!
Middle and high school science classrooms can virtually visit cattleman Ben Klick’s Ohio farm to learn how he provides cattle with a balanced, nutrient-rich diet of carbs, protein, and fiber using corn that’s been used to make ethanol. On Windy Way Farms, Ben grows his crops to feed his cattle– and this cycle is full of SCIENCE!
In this 45-min LIVE visit, registered attendees will:
- see the beef industry in action
- learn biosynthesis of macromolecules
- ask questions ahead of time and hear them answered live
By the end of the visit, students will:
- Know…how ethanol byproducts (distillers’ grains) are used in animal feed operations like beef production
- Understand…how fermentation removes starches from corn to leave a valuable feed product behind that is high in fiber and protein
- Be able to…connect how macromolecules play a significant role in raising high quality beef for human consumption
Can’t make it for the livestream? Register to receive a recording straight to your inbox!
Feed the World
Feed the World is the educational initiative of the Ohio Corn & Wheat Growers Association, providing high-quality resources and professional development for Ohio's teachers.
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