P-I News for Kids

Grown in Washington

Farm Science

Agri-Business

Fun & Activities

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  GROWN IN WASHINGTON

P-I News for Kids is a special magazine published for children in grades 3 through 8. The focus of our current issue is the state's farming industry.


Agri-Business
The people who process, package, market and deliver the food our farmers grow make up the state's second-largest industry.

Cartoon

Raising Goopagourds
A cartoon fable showing how scientists are helping Washington farmers grow new crops for new markets! See it.

Picture of potato
My Life as a Potato
One spud's tale shows all the steps between the field and the dinner table. Read about it.



      Farm Science
      Satellites and genetic engineering are among the tools used to help grow bigger, better crops. Learn more.

Plus:

   The mechanics of Organic Farming

         Growing more crops without harming the planet

   Links to farming-related Web sites

Offline activities

Hey, teachers!

Information on extra copies

Curriculum guide

The print version of this section was sponsored by:

Seafirst Bank  Port of Seattle  Virginia Mason Medical Center


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