What a great day for our kids! Most of us city-slickers don't have any idea where our food comes from, but today our students got a first-hand look at farming from a group of farmers right here in Duval County, Florida. The Duval County Farm Bureau brought watermelons, tractors, livestock, a mule-drawn wagon, bees (self-contained) and seeds for our kids to plant.
I worked the "CCE Watermelon Patch" this morning and learned a great deal about watermelon. They originated in Egypt, they are a first-cousin of the cucumber, a medium-sized watermelon has approximately 1530 seeds in it and they're grown right here in Duval County!
"Jubilee" variety of melon
Every kid got a piece of watermelon from the watermelon patch (all 1350 of 'em!)
Beekeeper's Association
Beekeeper's gear
Beautiful Bovine Baby
A mother hen and her chicks
Have a great year, Ya'll!
Until next time...
I loved visiting the stations with Kindergartners. They are still talking about it and will for years to come!
ReplyDeleteI love love love the picture of you with the farmer! Hope it makes the end of the year slideshow!