Slide 2: Introduction

This slide provides a brief overview of the importance of farmers. Farmers produce the
food that we eat and the clothes that we wear. They also play an important role in the
environment by protecting our soil and water resources.
Slide 3: Important farmers

This slide lists a few examples of important farmers throughout history who have made
significant contributions to agriculture.
 George Washington Carver: Carver was an American agricultural scientist and inventor. He is
known for his work with peanuts and soybeans, and he developed many new uses for these crops.
 Norman Borlaug: Borlaug was an American agronomist who is known as the "Father of the Green
Revolution." He developed new varieties of wheat that helped to increase crop yields and save
millions of lives from starvation.
 Vandana Shiva: Shiva is an Indian environmental activist and author. She is known for her work on
sustainable agriculture and her opposition to genetically modified crops.
Slide 4: Contributions of farmers

This slide lists a few examples of the many important contributions that farmers make to
our society.
 They produce the food that we eat.
 They provide jobs for people in rural communities.
 They protect our soil and water resources.
 They help to preserve our agricultural heritage.
Slide 5: Challenges facing farmers

This slide lists a few of the challenges that farmers face today.

 Climate change: Climate change is making it more difficult for farmers to grow crops.
 Rising costs: The cost of seeds, fertilizer, and other inputs is rising, making it more difficult for
farmers to make a profit.
 Consolidation: Large agricultural corporations are buying up smaller farms, making it more difficult
for family farmers to compete.
Slide 6: Supporting farmers

This slide lists a few things that we can do to support farmers.

 Buying local produce: Buying local produce helps to support farmers in our communities.
 Eating less meat: Meat production requires a lot of land and resources, so eating less meat can
help to reduce the environmental impact of agriculture.
 Supporting sustainable agriculture: We can support sustainable agriculture by buying organic
produce and supporting farmers