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New Voice of the Farmer Garden State Program to Bring Agricultural Learning Nationwide
Tue, 22 Mar 2022 12:48:48 CDT
Farm Journal Foundation and the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) Foundation are launching a new partnership program for states to bring outdoor educational experiences about agriculture to visitors nationwide.
The Voice of the Farmer Garden State Garden Program will enable students and visitors to learn about the value U.S. farmers contribute to the economy, sustainability, and global food security while engaging with educational content in participating states. The program will offer comprehensive learning materials for outdoor gardens at several local venues, including state departments of agriculture, state fairgrounds, and educational facilities.
"Today, farmers make up less than 2 percent of the U.S. population, so students and consumers are further removed from where their food comes from than generations in the past," Farm Journal Foundation CEO Tricia Beal said. "Our goal with the Voice of the Farmer Garden is to showcase the diversity of crops grown in the U.S. and explain the value that farmers create for our economy, our environment, and our overall food system."
"We are excited about the opportunity the garden offers to create dialogue between visitors, especially of the next generation, and the agriculture industry," NASDA Foundation Executive Director Elizabeth Rowland said. "We are so proud to join forces with Farm Journal Foundation to bring the Voice of the Farmer Garden to state departments of agriculture across the nation."
Voice of the Farmer Garden exhibits feature a range of different crops that visitors can view throughout the growing season. Educational content available for visitors includes an interactive mobile phone-based walking tour, videos narrated by farmers, and informative signs, as well as virtual reality videos and classroom-based learning materials.
Throughout the experience, visitors can learn about how farmers produce our nation's food, the different steps in the agricultural supply chain, how conservation agriculture contributes to environmental sustainability, and much more.
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