Nebraska Plants
This tall yellow crop gives Nebraska its nickname, the “Cornhusker State.”
corn
Cow
St. Isidore is the patron saint of this group of hardworking people.
Farmers
This person grows crops and raises animals.
Farmer
The first people, Adam and Eve, took care of this place.
Garden/Garden of Eden
These small round beans are used to make oil and animal feed.
soybeans
This animal is raised for bacon and pork chops.
pig
St. Isidore lived in this European country long ago.
Spain
This person studies soils and helps farmers grow better crops.
agronomist
Jesus told stories called parables about planting these.
seeds
This green plant grows in fields and is food for cows and horses.
These animals give us wool for sweaters and blankets.
sheep
St. Isidore was known for always doing this before he worked in the fields.
Pray
This person takes care of sick or injured farm animals.
Veterinarian
The Lord is called this, which is someone who takes care of their flock.
shepherd
This crop is used to make bread, cereal, and pasta.
wheat
These birds lay eggs that we eat for breakfast and use for cooking.
chickens
According to stories, angels helped St. Isidore with his work while he did these two things.
Pray and go to mass
This person drives big machines to harvest crops.
Machine operator/combine driver
This man built an ark and brought animals two by two.
Noah
These are planted in the spring and harvested in the fall — they include corn, soybeans, and wheat.
crops
Nebraska farmers raise these animals for meat and they often graze on grass.
cattle
St. Isidore showed we can serve God by doing these two things everyday.
Working hard and praying
This person sells Nebraska's crops across the world.
Ag salesmen
Jesus said He is the vine, and we are these.
branches