ONEIDA CO., N.Y. — In celebration of National Agriculture Week (March 18-22), volunteers throughout the state will read a book with an agricultural theme to K-3rd graders. The selected book for 2019 is On the Farm at the Market written and illustrated by G. Brian Karas.
We are proud to feature a book that displays the unique markets and diversity that encompasses many aspects of New York’s agriculture focusing on food production and direct marketing. Students will be taken on the journey to local rural, suburban, and urban farmers’ markets seeing a strong, interconnected community by following the food production and sales processes of three different farms. The book also explores the interconnected community of farmers and eaters, and how the food sold at the market comes together to create the meals we share.
From the busy hub of New York City, to the mountains of the Adirondacks, and to the fertility of the Finger Lakes our state is expansive and encompasses all types of agricultural industries. Careers and post-secondary education opportunities are abundant in traditional and developing food-centric industries. Agriculture contributes over $37 billion to the New York State economy and ranks in the top ten in the nation for yogurt, apples, grapes, calves, and onions, among other products. These products and industries allow New York producers to explore all varying scales of marketing and selling: niche markets, direct to consumer selling, food processing, wholesale, and more.
Now in its 14th Year, Agricultural Literacy Week has helped to bring agriculturally themed books and resources into thousands of classrooms and libraries throughout New York State.
If your school would like to take part in this free program please contact your Cooperative Extension.
Oneida (315)736-3394
Herkimer (315)866-7920
Madison (315) 684-3001
If you have questions about getting youth involved or how you can volunteer in Oneida County please call 315-736-3394 x105.
–Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County
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