Success StoryAg Days



Ag Days

Author: Bonita Jolly

Planning Unit: Hardin County CES

Major Program: Agriculture 4-H Core Curriculum

Plan of Work: Agriculture Awareness

Outcome: Initial Outcome

A Kentucky farmer not only feeds their own family but an additional 155 people. The total economic impact of Kentucky agriculture production, inputs, processing and manufacturing is approximately $46.3 billion representing over 263,000 jobs. Therefore it is important that adults and school children understand how food gets from the farm gate to the dinner plate. 

The Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service worked with a local elementary school to begin an annual “Ag Day” event which was held on March 20th coinciding with National Ag Day and KY Ag Literacy Week. Over 550 students rotated among stations that included local farmers, FCS and 4-H agents, county cattlemen’s & bee keeper associations along with forestry and soil conservation representatives. 

Despite the cold windy weather, the event went off as planned as students bundled up to go outside as part of their rotations. We quickly learned how far removed most of the kids were from the farm which emphasized the fact that ag literacy is more crucial than ever. 






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