New York
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Promotion and Education Programs
Programs New York Farm Bureau Provides on Behalf of our Members
Learn more about the activities of county Farm Bureaus throughout New York

NYFB Members Provide Different Looks at Agriculture to Syracuse City School District Educators

Lido Beach, LI, Puts Out the “Farmer” Welcome Mat!

The 2008 Outstanding Pro-Ed Project Award - Recognition of county programs through a Promotion & Education-sponsored award was established by the NYFB Promotion and Education Committee. The 12th annual presentation of this award will take place at the 2008 State Annual Meeting. View the Media Release regarding the 2008 Outstanding Pro-Ed Project Award.

2009 Agricultural Youth Scholarship -  High school seniors planning a career in agriculture are eligible to apply. The application is also available (in MS Word format).

Meet the Scholarship Award Winners for 2008.

Ag Literacy Day - To celebrate National Ag Day (April 8, 2008), volunteers throughout New York visited classrooms to read a book with an agricultural theme and talk to students about agriculture. The book is then donated to the school library.

Get your "ag plates" and support Ag in the Classroom.

Milk Vending Machines - Resources available to help guide you through the process of installing a milk vending machine.

Adopt a Calf Project - School classes in New York City and the City of Syracuse adopted a dairy calf and receive regular reports on the calf's progress with photos.

Kids Growing Food - Click here for a list of locations participating in the "Kids Growing Food Program (in PDF format)

Little Red Barns containing an  ag literacy library collection are available to purchase for $275, or can be loaned to your school. Find more information about the barns, or locate the "barn" nearest you.

Safety Sam posters available.

Marketbasket Survey (in PDF format)- The State Promotion & Education Committee participates in the AFBF Marketbasket Survey on a quarterly basis to document the changes in the cost of food from a countrywide perspective. 

New York Harvest for New York Kids - Aimed at teaching kids about the food they eat.

The State Promotion & Education Committee is made up of representatives of each of the 11 Districts plus one at-large member.

Pre-K: 1st place winner Janey Ginley from Saratoga County.

Be Aware of Agriculture - The “Be Aware of New York Agriculture” Contest is a great way to expose students to agriculture and the food system and to meet the New York State Learning Standards in your classroom.  Students can learn more about where the food comes from and why it is important that they understand and appreciate agriculture in New York State.  The contest is divided by grade level categories and statewide winners (1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd, and 2 honorable mentions) are selected for each grade level. Winners of the 2008 contest available here!