Phone: 909-865-4633

Schools' Agriculture & Nutrition Fair Highlights

Important Events

Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Fair

2024 Fair - May 3 - 27

Theme: Advocate for Agriculture
FAIR FAQ 2024

https://agfair.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Fair-FAQ.pdf

Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768

Building 10

Fair entry deadline:  Friday, March 29, 2024
www.agfair.org

Take-in: Project Delivery*
April 19: 10 am – 6 pm
April 20: 9 am – 5 pm

Teacher Booth Setup (by teachers) :
April 26: Noon – 6 pm
April 27: 9 am – 4 pm

Spelling Bee:  May 11: 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Pre-register, see page 10

School Field Trips:
May 9, 10, and 17: 9 – 11 am
(Pre-register)

Project pickup (Give Back):
May 29: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

*We understand some schools are off during Spring Break.
Any concerns about bringing in projects, contact the office.
We will work with you.

Phone: 909-865-4633
Email: daa48th@aol.com

Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Program

Spread the Word – Help others to learn about our fair. Spread the word about our program to teachers and administrators, home schools and community clubs, i.e. 4-H, FFA.

Support the Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Program:

Join our Foundation and help the Schools’ Agriculture and Nutrition Fair – members have an opportunity to network with others interested in agricultural literacy. Southern California Agriculture and Nutrition Foundation (SCAN)
Tax ID # 95-3723190.

Web: www.scanfoundation-48thdaa.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoCalAgNutritionFoundation
Make a cash or in-kind donation or volunteer your time. For more information, email SoCalAgNutrition@gmail.com or call 626-429-2452.
Thank you!

Ag Day LA

www.agdayla.com
Teachers and students will learn how water, plants, bees, fiber, food and dairy affect our everyday lives. From the food we eat to the clothes we wear, agriculture affects us ALL.

AG DAY LA is filled with valuable educational experiences for third and fourth grade school students. AG DAY LA is designed to educate students about the state’s number one industry – agriculture!  www.agdayla.com

AG DAY LA is a joint partnership of the 48th District Agricultural Association, Los Angeles County Farm Bureau, the Los Angeles County Department of Agricultural Commissioner/Weights and Measures, the California Women for Agriculture-Los Angeles Chapter, Beekeepers Association and Southern California Beekeepers Association, Los Angeles County 4H-UC Cooperative Extension, and Cal Poly Pomona.

Office Hours:

We are located at Fairplex in Pomona.

Phone 909-865-4633

Monday through Thursday; 9:30 am – 4:00 pm, closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

Please arrive by 3:30 pm.

Friday a.m. – By appointment.

It’s always a good idea to let us know when you plan to visit by calling (909) 865-4633 or email to daa48th@aol.com.

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Farm to You Virtual Field Trip

Dairy Council of CA

Take your students on a virtual field trip and visit a California dairy farm!

Visit a dairy farm virtually with Dairy Council of California, Real California Milk, and the Mobile Dairy Classroom – the original “farm to school” program in California!

During these virtual field trips, students will learn all about dairy farming, including how milk and dairy foods are produced and the nutritional benefits of dairy products.

These virtual field trips are the perfect fit for your school’s distance learning program.

For information and to register, visit https://www.healthyeating.org/products-and-activities/programs-services/farm-to-you/mobile-dairy-classroom/virtual-field-trips

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Metropolitan Water District (MWD)

Online H20 Shows and Storytime

Online Presentations and Workshops
https://www1.mwdh2o.com/DocSvcsPubs/Education_Site/outreach/presentations-and-workshops.html

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Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC)

Farm Tours

  • Tours of the Mt. SAC farm and surrounding facilities are great for prospective students interested in agriculture or animal care, school field trips, or group outings.
  • The tour is a 1-hour, guided walking tour; Ag Ambassadors can accommodate up to 30 people per tour. Each tour is unique and can include such animals as sheep, pigs, cattle, horses, and llamas.
  • 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., by appointment only.
  • Tours can be arranged Monday through Friday during the Fall and Spring semesters.
  • We ask that you schedule your tour at least two (2) weeks in advance. Tours are provided at no cost, but donations are appreciated.

https://www.mtsac.edu/about/getting-around/tours.html

Call 909-274-4794 to schedule a Farm Tour.

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Homestead Museum

Youth and School Programs at no cost.


A Journey Through Time, 4th grade students

Visit http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/youth-school-programs for additional school tours.

15415 Don Julian Road
City of Industry, CA 91745
Phone: (626) 968-8492 or (626) 968-8493

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What and Why

SCHOOLS’ AGRICULTURE AND NUTRITION PROGRAM
Silvia Bishop, CEO
DAA48th@aol.com.
Phone: (909) 865-4633
Fax: (909) 865-4644
Email: DAA48th@aol.com

The School in Every Garden By A.G. Kawamura

Youth and School Programs at no cost.

A Journey Through Time, 4th grade students

Visit http://www.homesteadmuseum.org/youth-school-programs for additional school tours.

15415 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745

Phone: (626) 968-8492 or (626) 968-8493

Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Fair

May 3 - 27, 2024

Thank you for your participation