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...
1 comment:
I loved visiting the stations with Kindergartners. They are still talking about it and will for years to come!
I love love love the picture of you with the farmer! Hope it makes the end of the year slideshow!
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