Historic, archived document Do not assume content reflects current scientific knowledge, policies, or practices. Ag in the Classroom United States Department of Agriculture Abi-monthly newsletterfortheAgriculture intheClassroom Program. Sponsored bythe U.S. Dept, ofAgricultureto MAR/APR 94 help students understand the important roleofagriculture in the United States economy. For information, contactthe Vol. EX, No. 6 AITC Director, Room 317-A, Administration Bldg., USDA, Washington, D.C. 20250-0991. 202/720-5727 Young Authors Tell Agriculture’s Story in TV Special One ofthe purposes ofthe Ag in the Classroom the importance of farming, people in farming and v program isto tell agriculture’s story to our next ranching, the role of science and technology, \ generation. Those who can best communicate water, and weather. To help prepare students for ,*V.„ with young people are usually others their same the contest, teachers were encouraged to bring in age. Forthe last two years, California’s MyStory guest speakers on agriculture, go to the library to contest has encouraged elementary students to check out books about agriculture, and visit a — write stories about agriculture stories that are local farm. laterturned into aprime-timetelevision program. Winners were selected in the following cate- The writing contest was the result of a partner- gories: Grades 1-2 (25 - 50+ words), Grades 3-4 ship among the California Foundation forAgricul- (150+ words), and Grades 5-6 (250+ ture in the Classroom, State Compensation words). To encourage children Insurance Fund, and Channel 31, a commercial to usetheir imaginations, television station serving the Sacramento area. the contest sponsors Students were encouraged to write an original suggested a number of story on an agricultural theme. Suggested topics included producers, crops, farm animals, farm SeeAuthors, page 1 safety, food processing, food production, harvest, The Cloud That Couldn’t Rain A Prize-winning story by Jenna Epperson So Nimbus floated overto hisfriend Cirrus. 2nd grade, Lakewood School, Modesto “Hey, get serious,” said Cirrus when he heard Nimbus’s complaint. “I only makethe sky Oncetherewas a cloud named Nimbus. Nimbus beautiful overatthe beach.” noticed the sky was smoggy. He heard some- Next, hefloated overto Stratus. “Sorry, I body coughing and looked down and saw Mr. can’t make it rain,” replied Stratus. Johnson the farmer praying for rain. Now when Sadly, Nimbus floated back to Mr. Johnson’s Nimbus heard that, he was sad but hejust kept house. He was so frustrated that he started on floating. crying. When Nimbus looked down he couldn’t The rivers were dry, the grass was yellow, and believe he made it rain! All the rivers werefilled theflowers were not growing. Suddenly, a up and the grass and flowers were growing. seagull flew by and said, “Hey, Nimbus, don’t Mr. Johnson and people everywhere were w you know we need rain?” happy. As Nimbus floated away, he saw a > i rainbow! To him it meantthe sign of love. 1 a MAK/APR94 Editor’s Note Theysay each ofus willlive, on average, in 30places during ourlives. Throughpar- ents’moves, dorm rooms, firstjobs to currentjobs, we keep the treasures and discard the old. We are a people ofchange. — That is whatAITC is allaboutnow. We have a newstory to tell abouta very dif- ferent agriculturalindustry from the homesteaders, oreven from the last decade. By necessity, classrooms have become entertainment centers, competing with today’s high-tech toys. Most ofall, change offers opportunity. It is time forAITC to grow. Thisyear’s an- nual conference, ‘Ticket to Teamwork,”has the best ofthe newideas anda return ofthe tried-and-true methods to helpyou builda strongprogram inyourschooland state. Check out the agenda in this issue, andsign up fora greatsummerweekend in Kansas City! Authors, FromPage 1 tions foreach ofthewinning stories. Young actors story ideas. They included “AVegetable’s Journey recorded the sound track. The entire production, totheGrocery Store,” “Who’sWho on the Farm?” including a brief interview with each ofthe winning and “Instead of MTV, it’s Farm TV.” authors, was aired in a 30-minute prime-time Ofthe morethan 400 entries, judges selected television special. When the program was pre- — nine (three in each agecategory), based on their miered, students and teachers the “stars” ofthe — creativity and imagination. Each ofthe winning show wentto the theater in limousines. students was awardedan ag-related storybook. This year, the contest has been expanded to a Each oftheirteacherswon $100 worth ofAg in the 25-county area in central California. “We are Classroom resources. finding that the writing contest has motivated Additionally, all winning entrieswere pla—ced in a teachersto—include more information about drawing fora $500 “Farm Connection” visit agriculture as well as more opportunities for display of live farm animalsthat cameto the studentsto do creative writing,” says Judy school. Anotherstudent won afieldtripto afarm. Colbertson ofthe California Foundation. The The best prize, however, was the opportunity videotape of last year’s winning storieshas also forthe young authorsto seetheirstories cometo proved to be popularwith teachers. “When lifethrough artwork and animation. Local junior students see what otherstheirage havedone, it high and high school students developed illustra- encouragesthem to dotheirbest,” shesays. Career Corner: Agricultural Journalist The young writers taking part in California’s My me, the latest new angle is a very strong empha- Storycompetition may not know it, but they sis on environmental reporting. could betaking thefirst steptoward a career in “Forexample, theClean WaterAct, which is agricultural journalism. It’s a careerthat Sonja up forconsideration beforethe Congress now, Hillgren, Washington editorofFarm Journal, says will have such major emphasis on agriculturethat is “ever changing . . . and constantly challeng- it hasto be considered afarm bill. Thenjust ing.” around the bend isthe Endangered SpeciesAct, She should know. For morethan 15 years, which also presents dramatic contrast between — Hillgren has been covering agriculture for the needs ofagriculture and the desires of United Press International, for Knight Ridder environmentalists in preserving species. Trying to newspapers, and most recentlyforFarmJournal. report those stories in the context of what is best “I didn’t set out to become an agricultural for my readers is quite a challenge.” reporter,” she says, although the University of In addition tothe intellectual challenge of her Missouri, her alma mater, has an excellent career, Hillgren says, agricultural journalism has training program in thefield. However, once she otherside benefits. “One ofthe greatestthings began writing about agriculture, shewas hooked. about myjob isthat farmers and ranchers, and “Everytime you thinkthat you’ve done every people in associated jobs, are very nice people. story and you know every person, something In my prior reporting, I did not alwaysfind thatto new and different comes along,” she says. “For betrue,” she says. National Agriculture Day and Week celebrates the events that attract local newspapers and television many contributionstheAmerican food and fiber stations, thus spreading the message more industries make in meeting the needs ofthe effectively. American people and the world. This year, “American Agriculture - Growing Better National Agriculture Day was celebrated on March Everyday” was thetheme forthe 1994 celebration, 20, thefirst day of spring, and National Agriculture focusing attention on the new uses for agricultural Week March 14-20. products. Today, products ranging from ethanol, Both Agriculture Week and Agriculture Day offer an auto fuel derived from corn, to biodegradable a number of opportunities forthe non-farm public plastic film madefrom wheat starch, are examples to learn more about agriculture. Activities planned ofthe new uses for products including corn, especially to introduce children to the world of wheat, and soybeans. agriculture can serve a dual purpose: First, they Here are some examples of how schools have help the next generation become more agricultur- incorporated Agriculture Day and Week activities ally literate. Second, they often are newsworthy into the curriculum. Farm Tour Helps City Kids Understand Agriculture Farm tours are atraditional part of National Agriculture Week. Here’s a story of onefarm tour Bottle feedingcalves was conducted by Carl and Maxine Arey of Mt. Solon, Virginia, forthe seventh graders from Albert Hill a first-timeexperiencefor Middle School in Richmond: thesecitykids. When the bus pulled upto Ore Bank Farm, the students were divided into two groups. Fort Defiance FFA members gave a presentation on ag careers to one group. The second bottle fed young calves and lambs in the barn, and then enjoyed a petting farm set up forthe day. Later, student James Lucas said, “I neverfed a cow, never held a bunny, and never played with I I a lamb before.” Another student, Covey Williams, carried a lamb around the petting shed, then announced, “I’d liketo be a farmer.” Afterthat initial introduction, the whole group had atour ofthe poultry house. They saw 11,000 young turkeys in one area and 1 1,000 older birds in another. Some ofthe students held young turkeys while peppering Carl Arey with questions. Later in the day, student Corey Whisenant said, “If we didn’t have agriculture, we wouldn’t have Thanksgiving dinner.” The students lunched on locally-grown and processed chicken, milk, and applejuice. Then they boarded the bus totourthe dairy plant that Sonya Garyhelda turkey processes milk from the Arey farm. They saw how aspartofanAgriculture raw milk becomes processed milk, ice cream, butter, and yogurt. After an ice cream treat with Weekfarm tour. See Tour, page 4 At This School, Ag Was In the Classroom, On the Playground and In the Hallways! To celebrateAgriculture Day, teacherAnne Fogel transformed her entire school into a living labora- tory. Throughout a day-long celebration of agriculture, students at Town Creek Elementary School could see, smell, hear, and touch ag- related displays. Actually, the GROWING BETTER EVERYDAY preparation for Agriculture Day had begun much earlier. in the county. Another volunteer demonstrated carding and spinning wool. Local farmers shared Mrs. Fogel, the school’s resource stories oftobacco farming. teacher, spent the When they returned to their classrooms, yearteaching children took part in agriculture-related art thematic units activities. First graders colored trucks and cut out pictures of farm products. Third graders created related to agricul- ture. They included seed art pictures. units on apples, “It was a busy, exciting day,” Fogel reports. “It pumpkins, corn, gave our students a chanceto see forthemselves trees, pigs, cows, many ofthethingsthey had only read about.” sheep, and chick- ens. In the week TeacherAnneFogel, who beforeAgriculture Day, students saw farm videos produced bythetelevision series “3-2-1 Contact.” coordinatedAgriculture Finally, Agriculture Day arrived. Outsidethe Day, withsomeofthe school, volunteers displayed piglets, calves, a mother goat and two kids, rabbits, and chickens animals to the school. A bright red Massey-Ferguson tractor was parked in the schoolyard for students to look at (and climb on). In the parking lot was a fire truck where forest rangers talked to the children about fire safety in the forest and the importance of taking care of our environment. In the school’s media center, older students AgricultureDayatTowneCreekSchoolincluded heard presentations and demonstrations by local classroom artactivitiesas wellas displaysand experts in agriculture. The local Extension Service shared information on the 4-H programs available presentations Tour, frompage3 exploring tractors and other farm implements. As they left, they each received a “goodie bag” dairy officials, Commissioner ofAgriculture Clinton donated by area farm groups, implement dealers, Turner, and John Miller, head ofthe Virginia and organizations. Dairyman’s Association, the students returned to CommissionerTurner noted that the children the farm. were excited . . . and had learned a lot about They again split into two groups for a repeat of agriculture. “I think we need to repeat similar the morning’s activities. Students also watched tours,” he said, “notjust forAg Week, but at other the afternoon milking and spent a few minutes times ofthe year.” 1 /?;«, sdMlllI i Sample Proclamation — MarylandAgriculture Week March 14-20, 1994 WHEREAS Throughout history, agriculture has been regarded as a basic source ofgoods and products for all people while directly contributing to theircomfort, dignity and welfare; and WHEREAS The success of Maryland’s number one industry, agriculture, is reflected through a gross farm income value of over 1.3 billion dollars and an annual retail — value of 3.4 billion dollars and as nearly 14 percent of ourtotal work force is employed within agriculture and its related industries; and WHEREAS Agriculture is an applied science which requires knowledge and skills related to producing, processing, marketing, servicing and protecting plant, animal and environmental resources; and WHEREAS Agriculture enterprises in Maryland enhancethe scenic beauty of ourcountryside while practicing sound soil and water conservation activities to ensurethe safety of the food supply and preservation of our natural re- sources; and WHEREAS Maryland is pleased tojoin with the Maryland Depart- ment ofAgriculture in saluting our agriculture industry for its commitmentto excellence in quality and productivity, and in further promoting the popular statewidetheme of “Maryland With Price.” NOW, THEREFORE, WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MARYLAND, do I, hereby proclaim March 14 -20, 1994 as MARYLAND AGRICULTURE WEEK in Mary- land, and do commend this observance to all of our citizens. Hew Science Project Leads to Industry This year’s Agriculture Week focuses on new uses be hammered, sawed, painted, and stained. So foragricultural products. Here’s one example your the father’s next stop was at the patent office. — students might enjoy because it actually devel- Beforethe material could be patented, how- oped from a fifth grader’s science project. Today, ever, the office needed to know exactly how it was Environ, a mixture of soybean meal and old made and how it worked. So thefatherthen began newspaper, is used to make all kinds of household working with scientists at Mankato State Univer- products. sity. They found that white glue was too expensive When a Mankato, MN, student needed to to use in commercial applications. Instead, they develop a science project, she recalled that her substituted soybean meal. contractorfather had often complained about the Environ offers many important advantages. The cost of building materials. She also knew that her production process creates no pollution. The — county’s landfill was rapidly filling up and that finished product can be ground up and fully newspapers were a major part ofthe problem. recycled, it will also create an important new — So one evening when she was alone, she market for soybeans perhaps as many as 1 began experimenting. She dumped newspaper million bushels per yearwhen thefirst plant is in and white glue into herfamily’s blender. Then she operation. cooked the resulting goo in the microwave oven What does it look like? Environ gives the forfive minutes. appearance of highly polished granite, but it When her parents came home, they didn’t handles like hardwood. Eventual uses may include complain aboutthe mess. Instead, they discov- furniture, household trims, and even flooring. ered thatthe girl had invented a material that could Teamwork" ’’Ticket tc National Ag in the Classroom Conference Hyatt Regency, Kansas City, Missouri June 8-11, 1994 Why "Ticket to Teamwork"? Teamwork brings together specific talents and skills - a sharing ofresources - for successful achievement towards a common goal. This conference will bring together a network ofprofessional educators volunteers, administrators and officials , to improve education nationwide while learning about our nation’s largest industry. Why Should Attend? I Increase participation ofstudents & volunteers! Take home sure-fire classroom ideas! Learn to make the media work foryou! Enhance yourpresentations! Locate the elusive dollars foryour budget! Find success building your team! HYATT REGENCY CRCYVN CENTER Den 't miss the fun! Arabia Steamboat Museum LinkedbyskywaytoKansasCity'sfamous Country Club Plaza Crown Center, home ofHallmark Cards, Crown Center shopping, restaurants, and free Friday night concerts, the Hyatt Regency is a The Kansas City area has Hallmark Visitors Center choicesiteforourconference. Jazz Clubs Bookyourreservations DIRECTLYWITH something for everyone! KC Royals Baseball THE HOTEL BY MAY 8th to guarantee space; afterthenroomscanbereserved KC Zoological Garden only on an as-available basis. The per Missouri River Queen night rates of$67 single and $77double (includingtax),applytwodaysbeforeand Stay an extra day National Agricultural Center twodaysafterourconference. Besureto Agricultural Hall ofFame mmeankteionyoAugr inretsheervaCtliaosnss.roomTewlheepnhoynoeu: to take in the Oceans ofFun (816)421-1234 or 1-800-233-1234 Swiss Music Box, Ltd. sights and sounds of GROUND TRANSPORTATION from Trolley Rides Kansas City International Airport is America’s heartland! Woodlands Greyhound Racing provided by KCI Shuttle, available at the taxi/busstandfor$19roundtrip. Worlds ofFun — Agenda. Highlights ——___________ ——— Wednesday, Jdne 8 Ediday, Jdne 1© Missouri&( Kansas arehosts attheAmericanHoya/Museum, where From developing an ambassadorprogram to the ‘International Candy weKickofftheconference withalightbuffetandagriculturelessonwhile Bar', the day is full ofnew ideas for you. Afternoon tours will visiting themuseum. providefirst-handinsight into today's modernagriculture. Noon Check-in, Registration, Set-up Exhibits 8:00 am Continental Breakfast & Regional Meetings 1:30 pm Optional Agricultural Tour 9:00 am General Session "Teamwork in Trade: 5:00 pm Conference Newcomers Orientation Why is it Important to Me?" AITC State Contacts Meeting Regional Reports 6:30 pm Opening Session Two-minute Ideas Roundtables Thursday, June 9 12:30 pm Board Buses for Lunch Agricultural Tours Focusing on teamwork past teacher andcurrent farmer Jolene Brown 4:30 pm Return to Hotel/Evening Open begins the session. Workshop &. roundtable topics target program coordinators andteachers toprovideyou withthehottestideas totake home. Thedayconcludes with ‘A Nightat the Movies'. Satddday, Jdne IS Hearabouttriedandtrueactivities toexciteyourkids aboutlearning, 8:00 am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits Open or. find out how to obtain those elusive dollars with fundraising 9:00 am General Session "TEAM: Together methods thatreally work! Lunchdoses theconference withabang1 Everyone Achieves More!" Exhibitors Spotlight 8:00 am Continental Breakfast & Exhibits Open Workshops (repeated after lunch) 9:00 am Report on Tours 12:15 pm Lunch Concurrent Workshops Roundtables Noon Closing Session & Lunch 6:30 pm Dinner 2:00 pm Optional Sightseeing Tour This is one event you won’t want to miss! Yes, Sign Ate Up! eauieit space OPTIONAL TOOPS Name: EXHIBIT SPACEis available at no cost. Affiliation: TOURS require a minimum number of Specialarrangements mustbe madefor Teacher? No Yes, Grade Level: participants. You will be notified in the hotel to receive any shipped exhibit advanceifthetouristobecanceled. items;callthemdirectat(816)436-4147. Address: Pleasesignmeupforthetoursindicated. Doyouwanttoreserveexhibitspace I understand that I will be charged an atthe conference? Phone: additionalfeeatregistration. 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