Ag Awareness Day

Ag Awareness was held twice in 2024. It returned to its regularly scheduled time in September. It was a beautiful fall day when Grade 6 students from Palmerston Public, Maryborough Public and Minto Clifford schools came together for another Ag Awareness Day. There were 141 students participating and 8 stations to visit.

The stations were Maple Syrup, Source Water Conservation, Solid Waste Services, Field Crops, Chicken, Pork, Beef and Dairy.  There were 2 Black Angus Beef 4-H calves, 2 Brown Swiss Dairy calves and a few chickens on display and the students were able to get up close and touch them.   SWS had changes to the county recycling program to pass along to the students and Source Water talked about the importance of clean water.  

After lunch, the Farmer’s Olympics were held.  Eight teams faced off against each other in games of sack racing, round bale rolling, farmer’s chores and egg on a spoon.  After lots of effort and laughter, the winning team was announced.  Minto Clifford took home the trophy.  

Each student received complimentary chocolate milk and a bag full of info sheets as well as a few fun items.