Each year fifth graders from Dyer County and Dyersburg City Schools come to enjoy Farm Bureau Ag Day by listening to local farmers and county extension agents explain agriculture in various stations. For several years now, Ag Day has been held on our farm. It varies from year to year, but each year includes a cotton stop, corn stop, a soybean stop, and a popcorn stop--for a snack, of course! This year a safety stop was added to teach students about four-wheeler safety. Students learn about each crop, how it is used in the products they use everyday, and meet actual farmers who grow the crops. Students also get to see the equipment that is responsible for planting, spraying, and harvesting the crops. For many students, this day might be their first experience on a farm.
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| Four-Wheeler Safety was a station added this year. |
Students listen to a demonstration on corn.
Students learn about soybeans.
The cotton station is always a big hit.
Snack time!
As always, comments and questions are encouraged.
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