Last Thursday, the Cooperative Extension Program in FAMU’s College of Engineering, Sciences, Technology, and Agriculture sponsored “Agriculture Adventures Day” at Tallahassee’s Cornerstone Learning Community School.
A team of extension specialists at FAMU and the Leon County Extension Office (University of Florida, Institute for Food and Agriculture Sciences) set up a variety of adventure stations featuring fruits, vegetables, goats, honey bees, horticulture and peanuts for the elementary and middle school students (grades 3- 5) to learn about the exciting world of science and agriculture.
A special highlight of the day was the goat session at which student learned about different breeds of goats and their usefulness in providing milk, meat and fiber. There were presentations on goat care and handling, health care and treatment for parasites. The feeding/petting station allowed students to interact with the goats. Additionally, the food center introduced participants to a variety of products made from goat meat and dairy products including vanilla ice cream and goat cheese.
The purpose of the event was to increase awareness and appreciation of agricultural sciences among school age students that can be further developed into an interest in pursuing an education and careers in agriculture and related disciplines.
CESTA Professor Uford Madden, an extension food safety specialist, coordinated the event.
A team of extension specialists at FAMU and the Leon County Extension Office (University of Florida, Institute for Food and Agriculture Sciences) set up a variety of adventure stations featuring fruits, vegetables, goats, honey bees, horticulture and peanuts for the elementary and middle school students (grades 3- 5) to learn about the exciting world of science and agriculture.
A special highlight of the day was the goat session at which student learned about different breeds of goats and their usefulness in providing milk, meat and fiber. There were presentations on goat care and handling, health care and treatment for parasites. The feeding/petting station allowed students to interact with the goats. Additionally, the food center introduced participants to a variety of products made from goat meat and dairy products including vanilla ice cream and goat cheese.
The purpose of the event was to increase awareness and appreciation of agricultural sciences among school age students that can be further developed into an interest in pursuing an education and careers in agriculture and related disciplines.
CESTA Professor Uford Madden, an extension food safety specialist, coordinated the event.
Great idea. You'd be amazed at how little we know about our food and where it comes from. And we wonder how we got to be overeaters.
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