Phone: 909-865-4633

Schools' Agriculture & Nutrition Fair Highlights

Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Fair

2023 Fair - May 5 - 29

Thank you for your participation and support of the Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Program/Fair.

Schools Entered 2023 Ag Fair – Thank you!

Alicia Cortez Elementary, Chino
Baldy View Elementary, Upland
Berlyn Elementary, Ontario
Buena Park Junior High, Buena Park
California Elementary, La Puente
Calvary Chapel Monrovia Co-op, Pasadena
Calvary Chapel Monrovia PSP, Monrovia
Carson Street Elementary STEAM Academy, Carson
Citrus Elementary, Upland
Country Springs Elementary, Chino Hills
Crescenta Valley Academy, La Canada
Dahlia Heights Elementary, Los Angeles
Duarte High School, Duarte
E.J. Marshall, S.O.A.R., Chino
Eastwood Elementary, La Mirada
Fishburn Avenue Elementary, Maywood
Glazier Elementary, Norwalk
Hidden Trails Elementary, Chino Hills
Home School, Menifee
Los Alisos Middle School, Norwalk
Monte Vista 4-H, Ontario
Monte Vista Diamond 4-H, Brea
Monteray Highlands Elementary, Monterey Park
Newman Elementary, Chino
Orange High School, Orange
Redlands Christian School, S.O.A.R., Redlands
Sage Oak Charter, Pomona
San Pascual STEAM Magnet ES, Los Angeles
St. Euphrasia School, Granada Hills
STEAM Academy @ Burke, Pico Rivera
Tashbar Sephardic Academy, Los Angeles
Upland High School, Upland
VanderMolen Fundamental Elementary, Mira Loma
Woodruff Elementary, Bellflower

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FAIR FAQ

https://agfair.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/FAIR-FAQ-2023-NEW.pdf

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

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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 Fair – members receive a bi-monthly 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).  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.

Call for information about membership 909-865-4633 or email to SoCalAgNutrition@gmail.com.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/SoCalAgNutritionFoundation

Make a cash or in-kind donation or volunteer your time. Call the office to discuss how you would like to help.

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

Please arrive by 4:30 pm.

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, and we can accommodate up to 30 people per tour. Each tour is unique and can include such animals as sheep, pigs, cattle, horses, and llamas.
  • Tours are offered at 9 am, 10 am, or 11 am, but are appointment only.
  • Tours can be arranged Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 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.

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.

Attn: Jennifer Scerra

15415 Don Julian Road, City of Industry, CA 91745

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

Careers in Agriculture web sites:

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

Mt. San Antonio College www.mtsac.edu

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

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