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• A hen must eat about 4 pounds of feed to produce 12 eggs!
• An average dairy cow will produce 6.8 gallons of milk per day!
• One acre of soybeans can produce 82,368 crayons!
• Michigan ranks third in the nation for the number of farmers' markets.
• Michigan's top five agricultural products are dairy products, greenhouse and nursery products, corn for grain, soybeans, and cattle and calves.

To help students learn about the choices available to them in their future, the state of Michigan has developed a framework (The Michigan Career Development Model) that helps schools in Michigan implement career development activities for all students (K-12). It is designed to prepare students for careers and lifelong learning, supported by state legislation that requires districts to incorporate K-12 grade level appropriate career development education.

Career Development begins early. "Career awareness at the elementary level helps students develop a sense of self, discover an awareness of personal interests and strengths, and explore the world of work beyond jobs held by family members. The goal is to provide students with a wide range of experiences that build confidence, challenge job stereotypes, and expand their view of the immense possibilities." -Michigan Career Development Model