We often joke that Cooperative Extension is one of the best kept secrets. No matter what we do to promote and market this educational organization it can be difficult because folks don't really know what we do. Unfortunately for youth the entire topic of Agriculture appears to be a well kept secret too. When asked where their food comes from 83% of youth think it comes from the grocery store. Educating youth on the importance and business of Agriculture is of growing importance, especially as we see predicted food shortfalls in the future for this country.
We are very pleased to say Robeson County 4-H and Cooperative Extension staff were asked to help with an
Ag Day at St. Paul's High School. The FFA members and ag students (58 in all) did everything from lead students in groups to lead workshops on topics ranging from wildlife to horticulture, and even animal science. More than 300 youth took part in the day which had sponsorship from Cape Fear Farm Credit and Smithfield's. In the afternoon high school students had the opportunity to be taught about agriculture from their peers and learn a little something they had not heard before. The small grains association talked with everyone about row crops, especially wheat, they got to sample smoothies from the soybean council, and the local Bee Keepers Association members even brought in bees and explained the importance of pollinators. It was an excellent event that got youth of all ages excited and educated about various aspects of agriculture. We would like to say Kudos to St. Paul's FFA on a job well done.
We are very pleased to say Robeson County 4-H and Cooperative Extension staff were asked to help with an Ag Day at St. Paul's High School. The FFA members and ag students (58 in all) did everything from lead students in groups to lead workshops on topics ranging from wildlife to horticulture, and even animal science. More than 300 youth took part in the day which had sponsorship from Cape Fear Farm Credit and Smithfield's. In the afternoon high school students had the opportunity to be taught about agriculture from their peers and learn a little something they had not heard before. The small grains association talked with everyone about row crops, especially wheat, they got to sample smoothies from the soybean council, and the local Bee Keepers Association members even brought in bees and explained the importance of pollinators. It was an excellent event that got youth of all ages excited and educated about various aspects of agriculture. We would like to say Kudos to St. Paul's FFA on a job well done. 
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