Through its annual County Activities of Excellence Awards, the American Farm Bureau Federation celebrates county Farm Bureaus for their unique, volunteer-driven programming. The following counties are being recognized for their programs and activities in 2022 and 2023. The programs featured here focused on education and agricultural promotion.
Books and Barns Ag Literacy Project –Trumbull County Farm Bureau, Ohio
The Books and Barns Ag Literacy Project, created by Trumbull County Farm Bureau, is a dynamic initiative aimed at promoting agricultural education, fostering a love for reading and building positive perceptions of agriculture among children. The project focuses on hosting “Storytime with a Farmer” sessions, constructing book barns for local classrooms, and donating accurate agriculture books to local libraries.
This project was targeted toward urban youth to help increase their agricultural literacy. A key objective of the Books and Barns Ag Literacy project is to inspire young people to consider careers and opportunities within the agricultural sector. By nurturing an early interest in agriculture, the project hopes to cultivate a new generation of individuals who may choose to pursue careers in farming, agribusiness or related fields.
Local Agriculture Activity Book –Logan and Auglaize County Farm Bureaus, Ohio
Logan and Auglaize County Farm Bureaus partnered to create an agriculture activity book for community youth. The activity book is a one-of-a-kind coloring and lesson book featuring several counties’ agricultural resources. It highlights farmers from four neighboring counties and the commodities they grow and includes age-appropriate activities and games for kids.
In celebration of National Ag Day, the workbook was distributed to over 3,500 students and used as an educational tool in numerous classrooms. Many teachers and parents shared positive feedback about the books and the impact they have had on local youth. Logan and Auglaize counties look forward to expanding the project in the future.
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