Welcome to a Maryland farm! This is the place where farmers grow the food we eat before it goes to the grocery store or farmers' market. Whether your favorite food

is pizza, watermelon, corn on the cob or ice cream, it probably came from a

Maryland farm.

Did you know that many of the things we use at home and at school — like toothpaste, ink,

and crayons — are made from Maryland farm products?

There’s so much to see and do on the farm. Here are some exciting games and activities to help you learn more about agriculture in Maryland.

I can make up to 7 gallons of milk a day. I am black and white, but my cousins

come in other colors, too. I spend most of my time chewing grass and hay.

Who am I?

Track Down the Farm AnimalsWho am I? Write the name of the farm animal on the dotted line.

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I am a bird, but I cannot fly very well. I have feathers and a beak and can lay eggs. I like to peck and scratch. You may have met my husband. He wakes the farmer early in the morning. Who am I?

I have small eyes, a short snout and a curly tail. I like to roll in the mud to keep cool. The meat that

you get from me is called pork. Who am I?

I like to run fast and I am fun to ride. Some of my friends even race. Long ago, my kind did heavy farm work like pulling wagons and plows. Now tractors do that, while I graze in the pasture. Who am I?

Answers: Horse, Cow, Chicken, Pig

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Across

3. The _____ says baa.5. The _____ says woof.6. The _____ says peep.7. The _____ says hoot.

Down

1. The _____ likes to whinny.2. The _____ likes to buzz.4. The _____ says oink.5. The _____ says quack.6. The _____ says moo.

Animal SoundsCrossword

WORD LISTBeeChickCowDogDuckHorseOwlPigSheep

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What’s That Farmer Growing?Follow the line to learn about the picture.

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Farmers grow soybeans to feed their chickens, but people use soybeans, too. Soy sauce and soy milk come from soy-beans. So do crayons, ink, and shampoo.

Wheat is grown for food by people all over the world. Cereal, spaghetti, cookies, and lots of other tasty foods are made from wheat.

Famers grow corn to feed animals and people, but many things are made from corn, including chewing gum, toothpaste and firecrackers.

Corn

Soybeans

Wheat

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Name the Parts of the Plant

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WORD BANKRoots help hold the plant in the soil.The stem supports the plant above ground. Leaves make food for the plant. Flowers produce seeds to make new plants.

Word SearchFind the foods that come from Maryland farms.

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Grab a Slice of Pizza. . . Down on the Farm Match the farm animal or crop to the pizza ingredient.

6 Answers: Crust–Wheat, Sauce–Tomato, Cheese–Cow, Pepperoni–Pig

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Farming is No SecretUse this chart to decode the secret message below.

Here is the secret message. Write the letters below the matching symbol.

7Answer: soil, water, air and sunlight

For plants to grow, they need...

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Discover the A-Mazing EarthwormEarthworms live in the soil. They make tunnels that help air and water reach plant roots. Help the earthworm find his way home.

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Farmer’s JumbleUnscramble the letters to find the names of baby farm animals.

9Answers: piglet, calf, lamb, chick, duckling

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Connect the Dots to See the Picture

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Find the Hidden Ears of CornHint: There are 15 ears of corn hidden in the barn.

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Which Farm Animal is Different?

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Explore the FarmWrite the number of the farm picture in the box.

13Answers: 1. Barn, 2. Pond, 3. Tractor, 4. Animal Water Fountain, 5. Cow, 6. Animal Fence, 7. Silo, 8. Streamside Trees, 9. Windmill, 10. Cornfield

■ Animal Fence■ Barn■ Cornfield■ Cow■ Pond

■ Silo■ Streamside Trees■ Tractor■ Animal Water Fountain■ Windmill

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Act like a farmerat home!

➢ Pick up after pets

➢ Plant trees➢ Grow a garden➢ Recycle➢ Don't litter

50 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401410-841-5863

www.mda.maryland.gov