Kan. City kids far removed from rural life have a new way to learn about growing crops, thanks to a Kansas State University scientist.
Agriculture is more than just a person sitting on the tractor chewing on a wheat stalk.
I m hoping that teachers, students and anyone who wants to learn more about the sciences of agriculture will learn from visiting the site. Shroyer credits Extension assistant Denise Wood for her work in developing and maintaining Kids Field Day. The site could be a boon for urban and suburban schools in particular, which could be miles from the nearest farm and may have limited resources to make such visits. With just 2 percent of the U.S. population directly involved in growing the nation s food supply last year, few children and fewer and fewer adults have any connection with farming operations. The latest figures continue to verify a long-term trend.