The Hershey FFA Chapter brought agriculture to life for young students during its annual Elementary Ag Day, held recently for Transitional Kindergarten through 6th-grade classes. The event aimed to connect students with local agriculture through hands-on learning experiences and interactive stations featuring livestock, farm equipment, and even a fistulated steer from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's Beef Lab.
Organized by the Hershey FFA officer team, the event involved over 30 FFA members, along with support from parents and community sponsors, who came together to inspire the next generation with the importance of agriculture.
Elementary students rotated through various stations where they could see, touch, and learn about local ag practices. A highlight of the day was the opportunity to interact with a fistulated steer from the UNL Beef Lab—allowing students to feel inside a cow’s stomach and learn how ruminant digestion works.
Our goal was to make agriculture real and relatable for these students. Most kids see farms from a distance—we wanted to bring them closer to the animals, equipment, and people that help feed the world.
Hershey FFA would like to thank all of the Farm Credit Service employees, parents, students and community supporters who helped make Elementary Ag Day a meaningful and memorable experience for the youth of Hershey Public Schools.