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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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January Is National Hot Tea Month Jan. 1 Imagine this... Announcement of statewide winners Jan. 5 Edmund Ruffin Birth Anniversary: January 5, 1794 Ruffin's thoughts on fertilizer, crop rotation, and drainage made him known as the father of soil chemistry in early 19th century America. Jan. 24 California Gold Discovery Anniversary: 1848 The discovery of gold had a massive impact on the development of agriculture in California. February is: National Cherry Month Bake for Family Fun Month . 3 Norman Rockwell Birth Anniversary: 1894 Share the American spirit portrayed so vividly by Rockwell. How is agriculture ensconced in his homey scenes? 5 Weatherman's Day Farmers and ranchers are always tuned in to the weather report 7 Biggest Avocado Consumption Day of the year 44th Super Bowl in Miami 13 Grant Wood Birth Anniversary: 1892 Explore how rural America influenced this prominent American artist. 14 Valentine's Day California supplies approximately 184 million stems of fresh cut roses sold in the U.S. 14 Chinese New Year the year of the Tiger. 14 - 20 National Engineers Week Engineering is an integral part of agriculture! 15 Cyrus H. McCormick Birth Anniversary, 1809 McCormick patented the reaper in 1834, reducing the amount of time and labor required to harvest a field of grain 18 Cow Milked While Flying in an Airplane Anniversary, 1930 20-27 National FFA Week FFA students are an amazing resource. Get to know your local chapter! 22-28 National Pancake Week 23 Diesel Engine Patented Anniversary, 1893 Rudolf Diesel's internal combustion engine was more efficient than steam engines 23 First Cloning of an Adult Animal Anniversary, 1997 Happy Birthday, Dolly the Sheep. More Information: California Avocado Commission Cherry Marketing Institute Bake for Family Fun National Engineers Week National FFA Week School Field Trip Ideas
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