NASEF FarmcraftĀ®Ā
Harvest Haul
FarmcraftĀ is an educational program that uses Minecraft to enhance the understanding of the challenges faced by agricultural producers and distributors around the world. The program is open to all ages, but is designed to supplement the learning of students ranging from 8-18 years of age.Ā
Farmcraft:Ā Harvest Haul is focused on food trade and food security, asking the question āWhat happens to food once it leaves the farm?ā Participants will learn about the choices that farmers must make before even planting their crops, thinking about which crops to grow, who will eat the crops, where the crops must be sent, and how to deliver those crops.
This version of Farmcraft was originally published in 2023, and some documents refer to the launch year. However, the information, guides, and challenges are timeless andĀ are just as valuable for students today.
Build Challenge Guides
Regular Season Challenge #1
Using the latest NASEF Farmcraft map in Minecraft: Education Edition, work with your teammates to FEED the Island Biome. Using the Non-playable Characters (NPCs) as guides, consider the resources you need successfully identify your seeds, grow and harvest your crops, and ship your products to the Island Biome. Complete this task twice, growing your crops in two different biomes and testing two different shipping methods.
In your diary, recap your team's experience with the following questions:
- What was your initial process in feeding the Island Biome? What were the two outcomes of challenge? Which playthrough had a lower Unit Cost and why?
- What elements of farming have been modified in this Minecraft map? How does this relate to real life farming?
- What can your team do differently next time to produce a better score?
Regular Season Challenge #2
Using the latest NASEF Farmcraft map in Minecraft: Education, work with your teammates to FEED the Desert Biome. Using the Non-playable Characters (NPCs) as guides, consider the resources you need successfully identify your seeds, grow and harvest your crops, and ship your products to the Desert Biome. Complete this task TWICE. The first time, GROW your crops using LEAST AMOUNT OF TECHNOLOGY (use manual processes). The second time, MAXIMIZE THE USE OF TECHNOLOGY (machines, drones, etc...).
In your video diary, recap your team's experience with the following questions:
- What were the two outcomes of challenge? Which playthrough had a lower Unit Cost and why?
- How did these two methods affect your Climate, Cost, and Crop Losses?
- What can your team do differently next time to produce a better score based on this information?
NOTE: All three (3) Regular Season Challenge entries are required to win and to be eligible for prizes.
Regular Season Challenge #3
Using the latest NASEF Farmcraft map in Minecraft: Education, work with your teammates to FEED two (2) different biomes but FARM in the same biome. Using the Non-playable Characters (NPCs) as guides, consider the resources you need successfully identify your seeds, grow and harvest your crops, and ship your products. Complete this task TWICE.
In your video diary, recap your team's experience with the following questions:
- What were the two outcomes of challenge? Which playthrough had a lower Unit Cost and why?
- How did these two different biomes FED affect your Climate, Cost, and Crop Losses?
- What can your team do differently next time to produce a better score based on this information?
NOTE: All three (3) Regular Season Challenge entries are required to win and to be eligible for prizes.
Launch Stream
Pre-Season Challenge #1
Pre-Season Challenge #2
Pre-Season Challenge #3
World Launch
Challenge #1
Challenge #2
Challenge #3
From the Field
Awards Stream
Resources for educators
- Pre-Season Challenge #1: Food Availability
- Pre-Season Challenge #2: Food Transportation and Distribution
- Pre-Season Challenge #3: Planning for Success
- Food Data Printable Form
- Marketing Toolkit
- Using Minecraft: Education Edition
- Language Resources for Minecraft: Education Edition
- How to use Immersive Reader in Minecraft: Education Edition
Tune In Again: OurĀ NASEF Farmcraft Awards StreamĀ on YouTube!
Thank you to all who joined us for NASEF FarmcraftĀ® 2023 season! Congratulations to all teams who participated globally!Ā Ā
Congratulations to our FarmcraftĀ®Ā 2023 winners!
1st place in the Junior Division: Team Athena from Taiwan
2nd place in the Junior Division: Team LFESGF3 from Taiwan
3rd place in the Junior Division: TeamĀ 夢ę³čę from Taiwan
1st place in the Senior Division: Team Eblaze Fire from Bangladesh
2nd place in the Senior Division: Team Eblaze Air from Bangladesh
3rd place in the Senior Division: Team team.KEIMEI from Japan
1st place in the All Ages Division: Team Eblaze Water from Bangladesh
2nd place in the All Ages Division: Team Formosa from Taiwan
3rd place in the All Ages Division: Team Green Savers from NigeriaĀ Ā
Random draw winners:
Team Dynamite from Nigeria
Team Waxed Lightly Weathered Cut Copper Stairs from the U.S.A
TeamĀ HSU KUO-FENG from Taiwan
TeamĀ CEVAO K-A from Venezuela
TeamĀ Fab Falcons from the U.S.A
TeamĀ CEVAO T-C from Venezuela
TeamĀ Ace from Nigeria
TeamĀ Cookies from the U.S.A
TeamĀ CatCan from Taiwan
TeamĀ Netherite Hoes from Uruguay
TeamĀ BANDUNG BONDOWOSO from Indonesia
TeamĀ Minecraft from Nigeria