Agriculture

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Fulton County
Fulton County Conservation District - Farm-City Committee - Jennifer Reed, Project Leader
216 North Second Street, Suite 15
McConnellsburg, PA 17233-1170
(717) 485-3547
Mini-Grant Funds: $632.38 Audience: students
Our Heritage=Our Future
The grant monies were used entirely for the purpose of the sixth grade Youth Ag Expo, title "Our Heritage = Our Future." 160-plus students, from three different schools, attended the event. Stations were set up for students to revolve to and from. During the expo project coordinators learned students perspectives on agriculture and found that students did not fully understand the industry. Organizers hope to create an annual event in the youth ag expo.
Program Year: 99/00

Lebanon County
Lebanon County Conservation District - Leigh Beamesderfer, Project Leader
2120 Cornwall Road
Suite 5
Lebanon, PA 17042
(717) 272-3908
Mini-Grant Funds: $1,600 Audience: Students/teachers
2005 Ag Camp
A 3-day camp focused on ag-related industries with an emphasis on hands-on learning via field experiences.
Program Year: 05/06

Mini-Grant Funds: $2,080 Audience: 9-14 year olds
Ag Camp
This three-day "camp" for youth focuses on agriculture-related industries and how farming can impact water quality, watersheds, economics, and human health and quality of life.
Program Year: 04/05

Mini-Grant Funds: $1,000 Audience: students (ages 8-14)
Ag Camp
Ag Camp, conducted annually for students ages 8-14, provides education and field experiences to promote stewardship and sustainability. This year's camp theme was "From Fiber to Fashion." The strategies farmers use to protect soil and water was also a focus. Students discussed how farming impacts water quality, watersheds, wildlife, the economy and quality of life. To assess student understanding and promote family education, camp participants completed a photo journal of their experiences.
Program Year: 2003