Buchanan County Farm Bureau teaches area elementary schools
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- As part of a weeklong celebration of agriculture, members of the Buchanan County Farm Bureau made their way to area elementary schools on Friday morning.
City of St. Joseph Mayor John Josendale recently signed a proclamation declaring the week of March 2 through March 8 as "Missouri Farm Bureau Celebrate Agriculture Week."
Area farmers have spent the week giving back to local schools and charities, as well as, engaging with the community.
On Friday, March 7, members of the local farm bureau read to young students at St. Joseph's Montessori School of Innovative Learning.
"What we've done in the last few years is deliver books about agriculture at the children's age level," said Debbie Gach with the Buchanan County farm bureau. "We deliver them to all 26 schools that we have in the county and its a great opportunity when we get to go inside and read to some of them."
The local farm bureau delivered a total of 62 books to all the elementary schools throughout Buchanan County for each grade level, sharing that learning about agriculture is an opportunity important for all age groups.
"We just want the word out that Ag is important to our community and our country," Gach said. "All of the farmers, producers and Ag businesses in the county provide so much for the income and the economy of the county."
In addition to reading and donating books to schools in Buchanan County, members of the local farm bureau will also tour the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City, contributing financially to the organization.
