All Ages Video Playlist

Jump onto your tractor and check out the farm-filled videos below.

Farm Technology of the Past and Present

History of Farm Equipment – The Henry Ford’s Innovation Nation – The Henry Ford

See how much work it was to use the first plows behind horses. Understand how important the tractor has been to help farmers since it was invented. Check out how designs change!

Firing Up the 150 Case – The Largest Steam Traction Engine in the World Prepares For a Record Pull – Kory Anderson

See how trains inspired the first designs for tractors or the “road locomotive.” Check out how a group of friends built this historic tractor from plans. Watch as it plows a field!

America Revealed – Factory Farming – PBS

Why are farm fields circular instead of rectangular or square? Get a bird’s eye view of farm fields across America and find out why. The answer is surprising!

Smart Farms of the Future

Farm Forward With John Deere – John Deere

Get a look into what the future of farming may look like for this family with the help of technology. Which technologies have you seen? Which ones are new to you?

Smart Farming: How Robots and AI Can Help Us with Farming – Farming Technology

Learn how a farm is connected to sensors, drones and satellites through the internet. See how technology helps farmers be more successful and protect the environment.

Robotic Farming of the Future – Mashable Deals

Learn all about the cool robots being created to help farmers. From smart tractors to pickers, robots can help when there aren’t enough people to do the job.

Why Idaho Is So Famous For Potatoes and More Fun Potato Facts

Idaho Agriculture, Productive and Diverse – Idaho Preferred

See what this famous farming state looks like. Understand why Idaho is so ideal for potatoes. What other crops are grown in Idaho? Enjoy the beautiful scenery!

Idaho®️ Potato Harvest – Captions Only – Idaho Potatoes

See the potato production process from planting to packing. Pick up interesting facts about how your favorite tubers get from the field to your favorite stores and restaurants.

How They Make McDonald’s Fries – Swizzle

Follow how French fries are made with this Mythbusters host. Start at McDonald’s, travel to the Simplot factory and all the way back to the field where these famous potatoes grow.

Can Potatoes Really Grow on Mars? – CBS This Morning

Did you know that NASA is looking for a few good farmers to go to Mars? Find out just how important farming will be to future astronaut missions to Mars!

Behind the Scenes at the Farmers Market

From the Field to the Farmers Market – mnagriculture

Meet Mason, a young farmer from Minnesota. Find out what it’s really like for a farm family to get their food to the market for people to buy.

Kidvision – Farmers Market – PBS

What’s it like to have a budget and do the shopping at a real farmers market? Can you get everything on your list with the money you have? Enjoy this real-life math challenge!

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