GNS: Classroom Agriculture Program at EMVS

Recently, Ecole Mountain View students in Ms. Trudy Poon's social studies class enjoyed a presentation from the Classroom Agriculture Program.  The Classroom Agriculture Program was created to enhance students’ understanding of agriculture and where their food comes from, thereby fostering a greater respect for the industry and the individuals who make Alberta-based food production a reality.

​By taking a strong, positive message about Alberta agriculture to the classroom, CAP volunteers have been having a positive impact on Alberta children for over 35 years. The program’s objectives continue to create a positive perception receptive to:

• ​the immediate value of agriculture to the economy

• the immediate value of agriculture in providing employment in both primary and secondary sectors

• the immediate value of agriculture to the Canadian lifestyle. For example, pharmaceuticals made available through by-products in the cattle sector

• the immediate appreciation of Alberta food production and processing

• the need to protect and preserve the land base which supports the production of food for Canadians

• the importance of soil conservation

• the career opportunities throughout the entire spectrum of agriculture , including support industries

Ms. Poon shares, "This is a great introduction for students about how much agricultural industries affect their lives. The program is both interactive and informative for the students in that they can connect and relate to their everyday lives - from their clothing to the breakfast they just had that morning. They even get to plant a sunflower to take home. This is a great connection to our Social Studies comparison with the initial Indigenous ways of life as well an introduction to our Plant Growth unit."

#growwithagriculture!

GNS: Classroom Agriculture Program at EMVS