Maybe you have responsibilities around the house, like making your bed or cleaning your room. At Living History Farms, they show what household responsibilities looked like on a farm over 100 years ago.

Technology has changed the way a farmers do their job. For example, combines have improved a lot due to technological advancements in GPS, sensors and other features.

Farmers in Iowa are using drones to work more efficiently and ultimately save money. Check out how this technology from Rantizo is changing the way farmers work.

Farms in Iowa are often passed from generation to generation. Each generation of farmers experiences technological advances, meaning there is always a need to learn what's new. This family of farmers proves that you are never too young, or too old, to learn.

Studying genetics in chickens and cows has led to an improvement in the eggs, milk and chickens that are produced and purchased at the grocery store. Check out how this is done at Iowa State University.

Tile systems can help control the movement of water on a farm. 

Trees produce oxygen that allow people to breathe, but a lot of trees are being cut down for a multitude of reasons, including farmland. Conservationists, like David at Humboldt County Conservation, work to make sure that the land is still taken care of all over our state. 

When water flows underground, it can be hard to predict where it will go. Farmers use tile systems to guide water as it flows underground.

Water is necessary for a farm, but it’s important that it only goes where the farmer wants it to! Check out how water can be controlled on a farm by visiting the Iowa Land Improvement Contractors Association (LICA) Farms.

Just like you, plants need water and food, along with sunlight, to survive. Think about how you feel when you eat too much. Check out exactly what plants need to grow!