Phone: 909-865-4633

Schools' Agriculture & Nutrition Fair Highlights

Important Events

Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Fair

2023 Fair - May 5 - 29

Theme: The Future of Agriculture is Now!
Thank you for your participation and support of the Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Program/Fair.

FAIR FAQ

Fairplex
1101 W. McKinley Avenue
Pomona, CA 91768

Building 10

Fair entry deadline Friday, March 31, 2023 (extended)
www.agfair.org

Take-in: Project Delivery*
April 14: 10 am – 6 pm
April 15: 9 am – 5 pm

Teacher Booth Setup (by teachers)
April 28: Noon – 6 pm
April 29: 9 am – 4 pm

Spelling Bee May 13: 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Pre-register, see page 10

School Field Trips May 12, 19, and 26: 9 – 11 am
Below is a special ticket link created specifically for Fairkids Field Trips.
Please order your tickets through this link:
https://www.etix.com/ticket/e/1032689/fairkids-ag-pomona-la-county-fair-groupsspecial-promotions

Project pickup May 31, 2023
10 am — 5 pm

*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.

Join our Foundation and help the Schools’ Agriculture and Nutrition Program/Fair – members receive a quarterly newsletter, invitation to events and annual meeting. They also have an opportunity to network with others interested in agricultural literacy.

Southern California Agriculture and Nutrition Foundation (SCAN) Tax ID # 95-3723190. See below for “Support the Schools’ Agriculture and Nutrition Program.”

Support the Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Program:

Join our Foundation and help the Schools’ Agriculture and Nutrition Fair – members receive a quarterly newsletter, invitation to events and annual meeting. They also 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.

Office Hours:

We are located at Fairplex in Pomona.

Phone 909-865-4633

Please call ahead:

Monday through Thursday; 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, closed for lunch 12:00 – 1:00 pm.

Please arrive by 4:30 pm.

Friday a.m. – Please call ahead.

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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Spring on the Farm - Virtual Field Trips

AGRIscapes at Cal Poly Pomona

Fun Activities You Can Do at Home!

There are six AWESOME lessons (plus a bonus lesson) you can do right at home; you just might learn something new! Click on each lesson button to access the activities.

https://www.cpp.edu/~agriscapes/field-trips-virtual.html

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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 —ALL TOURS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID

  • 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.

 

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

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Homestead Museum

ALL TOURS ON HOLD DUE TO COVID

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.

Attn: Jennifer Scerra

15415 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745

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

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Careers in Agriculture web sites:

California Foundation For Agriculture in the Classroom www.learnaboutag.org

Huntley College of Agriculture, Cal Poly Pomona https://www.cpp.edu/agri/

Mt. San Antonio College www.mtsac.edu

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

2023 Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Fair

Theme: The Future of Agriculture is Now!

Thank you for your participation