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Join our Foundation and help the Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Fair - members receive a bi-monthly newsletter, invitation to events and annual meeting. They also have an opportunity to network with others interested in agricultural literacy. Southern California Agriculture and Nutrition Foundation (SCAN) Tax ID # 95-3723190. See below for "Ways to Support the Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Program." Schools'Agriculture and Nutrition Program School Presentations - Help others to learn about our fair. Call our office to schedule a presentation at your school or district office. Spread the word about our program to teachers and administrators. Save-the-date: Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Fair "From Seed To Supper" Tuesday April 20 through Saturday April 24, 2010 at the Pomona Fairplex, Building 10. Purpose of the Fair: the fair is an agricultural educational fair featuring thousands of individual and classroom entries from hundreds of schools in the greater Los Angeles basin. Exhibits/projects include art, photography, beneficial insects and worms, birdhouses, crafts, horticulture, hydroponics, mission models, paintings, posters, quilts, quilt blocks, sawhorses, scarecrows, school garden projects,science projects, terrariums and trout-in-the-classroom projects. The event attracts students, families, educators, and community members to celebrate the achievements of local students (pre-K through high school) and teachers, and to educate the attendees about the importance of agriculture and nutrition to California. The date of the 7th VIP Preview of the Fair will be Tuesday April 20th at 6PM The 6th annual Teacher Recognition Day will be held Saturday, November 7th 2009 at Cal Poly Pomona AGRIscapes. Event will include awards, luncheon, resources, workshops and speaker. ************************************************************************* Ways to Support the Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Program: Join our Foundation and help the Schools' Agriculture and Nutrition Fair - members receive a bi-monthly newsletter, invitation to events and annual meeting. They also have an opportunity to network with others interested in agricultural literacy. Southern California Agriculture and Nutrition Foundation (SCAN) Tax ID # 95-3723190. Call for information about membership 909.468.4433. Join the Albertsons/Sav-On Drugs Community Partners Program. Eligible purchases on your Preferred Savings Card will result in a cash donation - of up to 4% - to our program. All donations will support student program supplies. Just go to www.albertsons.com, click on "In The Community", then click on Community Partners logo link, then click on "Sign me up". Be sure to provide our ID #: 49001009834.You may also call Albertsons at (877) 932-7948 or call our office. Your participation in this program will be appreciated. Make a cash or in-kind donation or volunteer your time. Call the office to discuss how you would like to help. ************************************************************************* Office Hours: June through September - Monday through Friday; October through May - Tuesday through Friday (closed Monday), 8:00 am - 4:30 pm., and Saturday 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, closed for lunch 12:00 - 1:00 pm. It's always a good idea to let us know when you plan to visit by calling (909) 468-4433. Please arrive by 4:00 pm. Careers in Agriculture web sites: Kid's Science Page at the National Agricultural Library gives information on carreers in science from agriculture to zoology: www.nalusda.gov/ttic/nalsci/careers.htm Sources of information for careers in the science of food, agriculture and the enviornment: www.cast-science.org/careers.htm AgJobsUSA, a nationwide computerized employment system that matches employee interests with agriculutral employers needs: www.agjobsusa.com/ Search for an Ag career: www.ag-biz.com/main.asp Post your resume, view jobs and access other career resources: www.agricareers.com/ Credits: California Foundation For Agriculture in the Classroom
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July Is National Grilling Month National Hot Dog Month National Blueberries July 1 Louis Bleriot Birth Date, 1872 This aviation pioneer was the first man to fly an airplane across the English Channel (July 25, 1909). How did his contribution, and the contributions of other aviation pioneers, affect the development of aviation support of agriculture? July 4 Independence Day, 1776 What favorite agricultural traditions do you have on this special day? Watermelon? Hamburgers? Root Beer Floats? July 6 Anniversary of First Successful Antirabies Inoculation, 1885 Louis Pasteur gave the first successful antirabies inoculation to a boy who had been bitten by an infected dog. July 10 Don't Step on a Bee Day Besides the fact that it won't feel good, bees are important in the production of many food items. Save the bees! July 11-17 National Farrier's Week Salute the people who keep horses shod and equine feet and legs in top-notch condition. July 14-Aug. 1 California State Fair Enjoy the history and traditions of the fair. Be sure to stop by the farm animals and the Agriculture Building. July 18 National Ice Cream Day Make some ice cream from scratch! See its direct connection to agriculture! July 22 Gregor Johann Mendel Birth Date, 1822 Mendel is known as the pioneer of genetics. His research was on peas but certainly impacts all agricultural commodities today. July 28 Beatrix Potter Birth Date, 1866 Potter is known for her love of animals and her story The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Check out CFAITC's lesson A Garden Plot: A Tale of Peter Rabbit for grades K-1. More Information: National Hot Dog and Sausage Council http://www.hot-dog.org North American Blueberry Council http://www.blueberry.org California State Fair http://www.bigfun.org August is National Inventors' Month Farmers are inventors on a daily basis! Do a research project on some of the famous inventors who have created time- and labor-saving equipment for America's farmers. August Aug. 7 National Mustard Day The yellow mustard flowers seen in vineyards are planted because the roots of these plants contain bacteria that put nitrogen back into the soil. The seeds of the flowers are ground and made into vinegar. Aug. 15-21 National Aviation Week Airplanes play a role in agriculture, too. From viewing levees and planting rice to fertilizing soils and controlling pests, aircraft are an integral component of agriculture Aug. 19 "Black Cow" Created in 1893 A bovine it's not, but it's awfully yummy! The Black Cow was the first root beer float, developed by Frank J. Wisner of Cripple Creek, CO. More Information: Inventors' Digest Magazine http://www.inventorsdigest.com/ Mount Horeb Mustard Museum http://www.mustardmuseum.com/ Cripple Creek Brewing http://www.cripplecreekbrewing.com/ Credits: Chase's Calendar of Events School Field Trip Ideas
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