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Underground Railroad in Iowa

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The Underground Railroad wasn't underground and it wasn't a railroad. So, what was it?

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Market to Market Classroom

Explore Agriculture’s rich tradition of embracing technology to improve crops, business practices, and rural life.

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Billions of dollars move through the agricultural marketplace each year. Explore the government’s role in agriculture.

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Social Studies

Agricultural entrepreneurs generate new ideas, develop alternative methods and tap into new markets. Let’s learn more.

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Social Studies

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After the 2008 floods, how did Iowans use engineering and design to minimize human impact on the environment?

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Determine how the design of a low head dam reduces the impacts of weather-related hazards in Waverly, Iowa.

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How do floating wetlands help to reduce the environmental impact of farm runoff in our lakes and streams?

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