Exciting variety of ag-based activities during August 10-13 field trip

Agriculture is the most essential activity supporting human life and well-being, but many young people never get a chance to explore the great diversity of career choices available in food production and food-related industries.

A four-day 4-H field trip to Western New York in August will give them a chance. Participating teens will visit fruit, vegetable, dairy, and grain producers; talk to farmers; visit the Empire Days agricultural expo; meet teen producers; learn about college-degree programs focused on agricultural work, and much more. They'll also be live-blogging their experiences throughout the trip.

Why New York?
Michael Young, Rockingham County 4-H educator who organized the trip, laughs. "It's not as if we couldn't find New Hampshire farms to visit. But we consulted kids in planning this trip, and it turns out that leaving your home state for a few days feels like more of an adventure. We'll follow up with visits to local farms and visits from area farmers."

The trip is open to all youth ages 13 and older in New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont. The $150 cost covers transportation, food, and lodging,

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Trip itinerary