Third graders mix science, agriculture in hands-on lesson

There is nothing quite like watching a classroom of third graders realize that the butter they eat at breakfast doesn’t just appear on grocery store shelves; it starts on a farm.

Recently, students at Westview Elementary swapped their pencils for jars to dive into a hands-on lesson about agriculture. Moving beyond the basics, these third graders explored the science and hard work behind dairy farming, tracking the journey of milk from the pasture to our dinner tables.

Of course, no science experiment is complete without testing the results. Once the heavy shaking and churning were done, the students spread their fresh, homemade butter onto crackers for a quick taste test. The final verdict? Absolutely delicious!

By connecting a real-world agriculture lesson with a tasty reward, these students walked away with a whole new appreciation for the farming community and the food on their plates.

New and beginning farmers
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Greg McGlinch

Darke County Farm Bureau

Growing Tomorrow Grant
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
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Nathan and Jill Parriman

Clermont County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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Wyatt Morrow

Clinton County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Select Partner Program
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Advocacy
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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