Approximately 380 4th graders from 11 schools attended the Agricultural Literacy Festival held Oct. 21–23. Students gained a greater understanding of agriculture and how it impacts their daily lives. They rotated between 10 interactive stations.
Waverly teacher Daisy Shada said, “My students gained a lot from this field trip! They were able to see firsthand how crops are planted, grown and harvested, and how animals are cared for, helping them connect food to farms.”
The Ag Literacy Coalition of Nebraska, led by Nebraska Extension, organizes the annual festival with the help of Lancaster County Farm Bureau, agriculture businesses, commodity associations and food industry companies. The Sandhills Global Event Center is the host facility for the event.
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