WHAT: Third-graders from the Stockton area will tour the San Joaquin County Fairgrounds and experience agriculture through presentations of plants, animals, and farm machinery. Students will learn about the food grown in their hometowns.
WHEN: Wednesday, January 21, 2015
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
WHO: More than 3,000 third-grade students from Stockton Unified School District, Lincoln Unified School District, area private schools, and their teachers; and over 400 volunteers.
WHERE: San Joaquin County Fairgrounds
1658 S. Airport Way, Stockton, CA
WHY: AgVenture educates the future of San Joaquin County’s students by increasing their awareness of the importance of agriculture. It showcases the county’s agricultural industry and teaches students the benefits of making healthy eating choices. By forming connections between the food on their plates and the crops grown in the county, students learn how agriculture impacts their daily lives.
AgVenture is jointly sponsored by the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, San Joaquin County Ag Commissioner’s Office, San Joaquin County Office of Education, San Joaquin County Farm Bureau, California Women for Agriculture, and Manteca Unified School District.
About the San Joaquin County Office of Education:
San Joaquin County Office of Education (SJCOE) provides educational leadership, resources, and services to support schools throughout the county. With its highly regarded programs, innovative staff, and community partnerships, SJCOE ensures that every student in San Joaquin County has the opportunity of a quality education. For more information, visit www.sjcoe.org.