We'll save the day with some agricultural-related gift ideas suitable for the whole family. Starring the characters Bob the Tomato, Larry the Cucumber and Junior Asparagus, Veggie Tales entertain the youngsters and engage the parents, too, with witty parodies of such classics as Batman and Gilligan's Island. Dairyopoly is a board game similar to Monopoly where you buy cows and dairy farms rather than hotels and houses. If you collect enough Moola you could become the Donald Trump of the dairy industry. The card game Pit is based upon the commodities market.
Every player is dealt nine cards, each featuring an agricultural product like cotton or wheat.
The goal is to trade with other players until all nine cards are alike. Both games teach basic math skills and improve your knowledge of agriculture. For details on purchasing these games and other great ag-related gift items, visit our General Store. But the children aren't the only ones who could use some ag education. For the hard to buy for adults in your family, you may want to visit the gift shop at the Heidrick Ag History Center in Woodland.