With continued urban growth, many youth do not have as much exposure to agriculture as in the past. Many communities are losing touch with Nebraska’s greatest resource – agriculture. The Agricultural Literacy Festivals provide an opportunity for youth to take a close-up look at agriculture. At the festivals, students learn about a variety of ag concepts, production and products. Topics vary by site and year, including: beef production/products and food safety, ruminant nutrition, dairy production/products and nutrition, grain production/products, farming technology, water resources and irrigation, swine production/products, poultry production/products, sheep, and horses. Goats, horticulture, and ask a farmer sessions have also been included.
The Ag Literacy Festivals are sponsored by the Agricultural Literacy Coalition of Nebraska. The goal of the Agricultural Literacy Coalition is to help youth (predominantly urban) become aware of agriculture. The group develops resources and opportunities that will increase youth understanding and awareness about agriculture concepts.
