Living in one of the nation's largest metropolitan areas, it is easy to forget about our important connection to America's farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers.Our fourth graders know the connection, thanks to the efforts of their teacher, Debbie Seidler, and the staff at the Cook County Farm Bureau.
Several weeks ago, the fourth grade class had an in-class "field trip" presented by the Bureau.
Due to our early sign up, we were entered into a drawing that the Cook County Farm Bureau was holding. As luck would have it, the class won a "barn box" of such classroom goodies as lesson plans and many hands-on activities for the class.
Pictured (left to right) are Adam Kus, Aidan Patino, Mrs. Seidler, Cassi Dudlo and Crysalis Ruiz. The materials, part of the national "Agriculture in the Classroom" program, will aid city and suburban students at the school in learning about the vital role that agriculture plays throughout eveyday life. For more information about the Bureau, visit www.cookcfb.org.
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