Agriculture is Georgia’s #1 industry. March 19-23 is the second Georgia Agricultural Awareness Week. A celebration of agriculture in Georgia, with a special theme each day. Even if you are not in GA here are some ideas you could use in your classroom. So let’s celebrate Farmers and Food this week. This will just get you started.
Monday – Kick‐off Georgia Ag Awareness Week in your community or school by hosting a ‘Pennies for Produce’ Drive. Funds collected should be donated to a food bank of your choice to purchase local produce when in season from the ag heroes who grow it!
Tuesday – Flavor of Georgia Day -try some new fruits or veggies that are Ga Grown. March is an ideal time for strawberries, since they are in season.
Wednesday – Ag Hero Day, invite a farmer to the classroom or visit a local farm. Explain to children what a hero is and ask them to describe some of the people they consider to be a hero. You may even relate it to Super Heros, then relate it to local heros. Have children draw a picture or write a thank you note to “thank a farmer.”
Thursday – Ag Literacy Day – Invite a local leader to read agriculture related books to your children. For suggest books to read visit http://feedmyschool.org/assets/files/ag-awareness/Reading-list.pdf You will also find a certificate to provide for your children.
Friday – Make my Plate Georgia Grown – Feature GA grown products through snacks or meals throughout the day.
For more information and ideas visit: http://feedmyschool.org/FMS/AG_Awareness_Week
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