Agriculture + Lifestyle

Join National Read a Book Day

Posted on August 16, 2021 12:00 AM

Content Provided by Georgia Farm Bureau Ag in the Classroom Coordinator, Lauren Goble

Georgia Farm Bureau’s Ag in the Classroom program wants to be part of your plans for National Read a Book Day! On September 6th we invite you to join us for a moovelous literacy experience. Check out these awesome activities available for your students to enjoy.

Read Along With Us 

Prerecorded read aloud of American Farm Bureau’s ag book of the year, Chuck’s Ice Cream Wish. Watch Here 

Q&A With a REAL Georgia Dairy Farmer 

After reading the book a REAL Georgia dairy farmer will answer questions that students submitted. Watch Here

Hello Robo

Learn how Robotics and Dairy Production Go Hand and Hoof at a farm in Dearing, Georgia. Watch Here 

Meet the Real Chuck

Did you enjoy "Tales of the Dairy Godmother Chuck's Ice Cream Wish"? If so, you might know there is a REAL farmer out there named Chuck! Watch him do the chores on his farm and make ice cream to celebrate! Watch Here  

Learn to Draw

Ward Jenkins, from the Atlanta area, is the illustrator of this book. Join Ward to learn how to draw a dairy cow.

Make Your Own Ice Cream

Did you know you can make ice cream in a bag? Click here to get the recipe and directions. 

Dairy Facts 

Click here for some facts about the dairy industry in Georgia.  

I encourage you to reach out to your local Farm Bureau and find out how they can partner with you for additional ag activities. Georgia Farm Bureau's Ag in the Classroom program would like to stay in touch with you! Don't forget to subscribe to our monthly newsletter.