Farm and Nutrition Day

Sep 17, 2013

Farm and Nutrition Day

Sep 17, 2013

Calling all third grade teachers! Have you registered for Farm and Nutrition Day? Registration is now open. UC CalFresh participates each year by providing an interactive play for students. 

Please see the press release below for additional information.

 

Farm Day open to Fresno County third-grade classes

Published: September 12, 2013

By Jacob Rayburn — The Fresno Bee

Fresno County schools can register for the ninth annual Farm and Nutrition Day, the Fresno County Farm Bureau said.

The agricultural and food-related field trip for third-graders on March 21 teaches students about the county's agricultural industry, how to make healthy food choices and lets students interact with people in the industry. There will be activities, presentations and demonstrations.

Applications are available online at www.fcfb.org by clicking on Farm and Nutrition Day under the events tab or at www.FresnoFair.com by clicking on the Farm and Nutrition Day program link. The registration deadline is Feb. 21.

Financial assistance for transportation may be provided to schools that apply. For more information contact the Fresno County Farm Bureau at (559) 237-0263 or via email at info@fcfb.org.


By Shelby MacNab
Author - Nutrition Program Manager