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Colorado Agriculture in the Classroom

Colorado Reader: SPUD-Tacular Colorado Potatoes

Type: Colorado Readers
Price: Free
 

Description

Colorado ranks 5th in the United State for potato production and potatoes are Colorado’s leading specialty crop. In this issue, students will explore the spud-tacular potato learning about the history and geography of potato production, how farmers grow more with less, the different types of potatoes and cooking styles, and the nutrition value. Activities connect to reading comprehension, map-reading, and math. This issue is sponsored by the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee – San Luis Valley.

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