There is a new museum opening in Peru, NY. It's mission is to provide an environment where visitors can learn about the heritage of New York's rural and farm life. The museum has farm buildings you can tour to visit animals, see classic farm tools and domestic devives and experience corn shucking and shelling, among other things. They also have a tractor display, featuring steel wheel tractors and may more.
Regular museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday 10 AM to 3 PM from April 1st to October 31st and admission is free. They will have a grand opening event on June 12 and 13. For more information, call 643-8052 or email babbieag309@yahoo.com.
Showing posts with label agriculture. Show all posts
Showing posts with label agriculture. Show all posts
Friday, March 12, 2010
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
CCE St. Lawrence County Extension Learning Farm Program Opportunities
CCE St. Lawrence County has a beautiful Learning Farm in Canton, NY where it hosts a myriad of agricultural learning activities. Clubs are invited to partake in these opportunities. For more information about these opportunities or to sign up, please contact the St. Lawrence Extension Office: 315-379-9192.
Ag Field Days, May 21&22, June 3&4, 9:30 AM-1 PM $2 fee 4th graders
This program is specifically designed to increase students' awareness and appreciation of agriculture, NYS's leading industry. Presentations range from sheep shearing, dairy farming, locally produced foods, veterinary science, maple sugaring, and aquaculture. The program complements the fourth grade curriculum and brings to life the experiences shared in the book Farmer Boy.
Farm Tours and Tailored Field Trips April 19-June 18 $5 fee All Ages
Call to coordinate a visit that meets your group's specific interests and learning objectives. Select from a variety of class themes to build the perfect day long field trip. Options include:
Ag Field Days, May 21&22, June 3&4, 9:30 AM-1 PM $2 fee 4th graders
This program is specifically designed to increase students' awareness and appreciation of agriculture, NYS's leading industry. Presentations range from sheep shearing, dairy farming, locally produced foods, veterinary science, maple sugaring, and aquaculture. The program complements the fourth grade curriculum and brings to life the experiences shared in the book Farmer Boy.
Farm Tours and Tailored Field Trips April 19-June 18 $5 fee All Ages
Call to coordinate a visit that meets your group's specific interests and learning objectives. Select from a variety of class themes to build the perfect day long field trip. Options include:
- livestock and agricultural demonstrations
- aquatic studies and fish farm
- maple sugar bush operations
- food systems and agricultural appreciation
- environmental education and wildlife
- outdoor education (survival, orienteering, GPS, archery, etc)
- team building and leadership
Maple Sugar Bush Tours and Programs March 8-26, $5 fee, All Ages
Book a tour of the Extension sugar bush while in the height of operation. Students will be exposed to forest ecology and tree health, tubing systems and maintenance, and the evaporation and finishing process. Of course there is usually a chance to sample the final product!
Farm Safety Days, June 10 & 11, 9:30 AM-1 PM $2 fee 5th Grade
Students will be exposed to a wide variety of safety topics that directly relate to their everyday lives. Safety professionals share their knowledge and personal experiences in a fun, easy to understand manner.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Be Aware of New York Agriculture Contest
New York Ag in the Classroom, New York Farm Bureau and the New York Farm Bureau Foundation for Agricultural Education are co-sponsoring the “Be Aware of New York Agriculture” Contest for ALL pre-school through 6th grade aged students in New York State.
The “Be Aware of NY Agriculture” Contest exposes students to agriculture and the food system and meets the New York State Learning Standards for classroom curriculum. Teachers can integrate the Contest into their lesson plans and know that they are following State Standards. It is a perfect opportunity for the teacher and you to help students learn more about agriculture while they are doing something that interest them. Pre-school through 3rd grade students produce art projects, while 4th and 5th graders write poems and essays. 6th graders make full-size posters with an agricultural theme.
The contest is divided by grade level categories and statewide winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd and honorable mentions) are selected for each grade level. State first place winners receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. First, second and third place winners receive a T-shirt and all winners plus honorable mention receive a Certificate of Recognition. First place schools and classes also receive awards! All statewide winning entries will be exhibited in the Youth Building at the New York State Fair in August. Entries must be received by April 16, 2010 for state level, and local contests (via Farm Bureau/Extension) will be an earlier deadline.
Materials are available at www.nyaged.org/aitc/educators/contest.htm that include contest information and entry forms.
The “Be Aware of NY Agriculture” Contest exposes students to agriculture and the food system and meets the New York State Learning Standards for classroom curriculum. Teachers can integrate the Contest into their lesson plans and know that they are following State Standards. It is a perfect opportunity for the teacher and you to help students learn more about agriculture while they are doing something that interest them. Pre-school through 3rd grade students produce art projects, while 4th and 5th graders write poems and essays. 6th graders make full-size posters with an agricultural theme.
The contest is divided by grade level categories and statewide winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd and honorable mentions) are selected for each grade level. State first place winners receive a $50 U.S. Savings Bond. First, second and third place winners receive a T-shirt and all winners plus honorable mention receive a Certificate of Recognition. First place schools and classes also receive awards! All statewide winning entries will be exhibited in the Youth Building at the New York State Fair in August. Entries must be received by April 16, 2010 for state level, and local contests (via Farm Bureau/Extension) will be an earlier deadline.
Materials are available at www.nyaged.org/aitc/educators/contest.htm that include contest information and entry forms.
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