The Face of Farming
The face of farming’s future looked bright, shining and bursting with enthusiasm here this week, or I should say faces, as over one thousand fifth graders attended the 16th annual Farm Fair in our area. Several different groups participated in the event giving the children a glimpse into the working world of agriculture. The students received important information about where the food they buy at the grocery store originates from and what steps go into that foods growth, harvest and production process. At the Dairy Farmers booth children were given the opportunity to milk “Bessie” a plywood adaptation of a real dairy cow. Most of the children agreed that milking “Bessie” was fun, but hard work. Other booths offered students a hands on experiences with seed planting and animal care. How many of these children will actually grow up to be our nation’s next generation of farmers no one can be sure, but one thing is certain, seeds of curiosity and enthusiasm were planted at this year’s Farm Fair and with the proper nurturing and care will continue to grow and flourish.
