Ag Day
In May, first graders from across the county will gather at the Ashtabula County Fairgrounds for Ag Day, hosted by OSU Extension, Ashtabula County Farm Bureau, and Ashtabula County Soil and Water, with the help of several committee members.
The event introduces students to local agriculture and where their food comes from through hands-on activities and interactive stations. Highlights include:
- Meeting farm animals like cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, poultry, and more
- Making homemade butter and their hand at cow milking
- Learning about planting, food processing, and farm machinery
- Exploring healthy nutrition and exercise
Ag Day is a fun, educational experience that connects kids to the importance of agriculture in their community. We are asking for your help to continue providing and strengthening that connection. Please consider donating to this great day!
Help us grow the future of agriculture! Less than 2% of the U.S. population is directly employed in agriculture as farmers or farmworkers. That means most young people grow up without firsthand knowledge of where their food comes from or the vital role agriculture plays in our economy and communities. We are asking all Ashtabula County farms, agribusinesses, and supporters of local agriculture to consider donating to help us educate and inspire our youth about agriculture. Your gift is 100% tax deductible, and donors are recognized in a variety of ways (see details on the back). Together, we can ensure the next generation understands and values agriculture—because the future of farming starts with education today.
Click on the Ag Day title above to donate to this important program!