Students in Marshall County Take Part in Hands-On Ag Day
Derek Redd Trending
The Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Northern Panhandle Conservation District hosted students from throughout Marshall County for the 14th annual Hands On Ag Day at the Marshall County Fairgrounds.
Marshall County fifth-grade students from all public and private schools were scheduled to participate.
Students rotate through 11 stations that cover a specific aspect of agriculture such as soil, water quality, forestry, livestock and more. The purpose of the Hands on Ag Day is to educate students and provide a better understanding of what agriculture is and how it plays a role in their own lives.
Since 2009, the program has proven to reach over 350 students and close to 250 adults, including teachers, parents, grandparents and siblings, each year. Participating agencies include: NRCS, Farm Service Agency, Northern Panhandle Conservation District, West Virginia Department of Agriculture, West Virginia Conservation Agency, WVU Extension Service, Marshall County Fair, Marshall County Farm Bureau, Marshall County Commission, John Marshall Future Farmers of America and Marshall County Schools.