PERRYVILLE, Mo. – Perryville Elementary School is excited to announce a partnership with Agriculture Education on the Move™ (AEOTM™) in an effort to educate students at Perryville Elementary School on the topics of agriculture.
AEOTM™, a program of the Missouri Farmers Care Foundation, is a proactive, educational effort that brings passionate, trained educators to the classroom to build agricultural literacy at elementary ages. During a ten-week program, Perryville Elementary students will learn about crops, livestock, soil and water conservation, nutrition, and careers in agriculture. The lessons are STEM-focused and the curriculum meets classroom objectives. A hands-on component provides a fun and interactive way of learning while students make soybean germination necklaces, corn plastic, butter, animal feed rations, soil profiles and more. Students are exposed to real Missouri farm families and learn about their dedication, compassion, sacrifice, and work ethic on the farm.
“Agriculture education in elementary classrooms is such a valuable experience for all involved. Students, teachers, and even AEOTM™ educators and partners are connecting to the world around them, where their food comes from, and how agriculture affects daily life. We value each participating school and look forward to returning year after year”, said Heather Fletcher, AEOTM™ program director.
Ninety students at Perryville Elementary School have enjoyed learning about food, fuel, and fibers with local AEOTM™ Educator, Emma Roth.
“The entire community benefits from Agriculture Education on the Move™ as local students experience the thrill of germinating seeds, understanding the basics of how their food is produced and seeing, many for the first time, the agriculture all around them,” said Ashley McCarty, MFC executive director.
Perryville Elementary School’s participation with AEOTM™ is a component of Perry County’s Agri-Ready Designation. MFC’s Agri-Ready County Designation launched in December 2015 as a voluntary connection between Missouri counties and the leadership of Missouri agriculture. Agri-Ready County Designation recognizes and builds on the impact of family farmers and agri-businesses as key contributors to our economy and the quality of life in our communities.
The AEOTM™ program is funded through Missouri Farmers Care, a coalition of more than 40 Missouri agriculture groups, including support from Missouri soybean farmers and their checkoff and the MFA Oil Foundation.
Agriculture Education On The Move (AEOTM)
Ag Education on the Move™ (AEOTM), a program of Missouri Farmers Care, is a proactive, educational effort that brings passionate, trained educators to the classroom to build agricultural literacy at elementary ages. The ten-week hands-on education program works to increase general understanding of agriculture through interactive educational experiences in the classroom and on the farm. www.agmoves.com
Missouri Farmers Care Foundation
Missouri Farmers Care Foundation enables Missourians to understand the influence and importance of agriculture in their daily lives by serving as the centralized hub of the unified educational programs, awards, and hunger relief efforts of Missouri’s agricultural community. www.MOFarmersCare.com
Missouri Farmers Care
Missouri Farmers Care is a joint effort by Missouri’s agriculture community to stand together for the men and women who provide the food and jobs on which our communities depend. The coalition of more than 40 leading Missouri agricultural groups promotes the growth of Missouri agriculture and rural communities through coordinated communication, education and advocacy. www.MOFarmersCare.com