Tulsa Elementary Students Learn Importance Of Farming, Healthy Eating

More than 200 students from Tulsa Public Schools spent their day learning how things like produce and milk get to their tables here in Oklahoma.

From dairy and poultry farmers to beekeepers, students got the chance to learn how their food is grown.

The goal of the event is to promote healthy eating and the importance of farming.

"Kids need to learn where the food comes from and promote Ag in the classroom and learn the importance of farmers in the United States as what they bring to our community and our environment,” Sonja Stolfa, Registered Dietitian, said. “The foods that are produced locally are so much better for us, better than shipping and transporting. We have a lot of locally grown products so it's a great education for our students."

Kiara McIntosh, member of Webster High School's FFA program, hopes this experience will make the kids want to join FFA.

"I think it's so important for people to join FFA for the experience, for the fun of it, making friends, going new places, I think they would probably better grab an understanding about how big agriculture is and how big and important it is for everyday life,” McIntosh said.

The students also taste tested hydroponic lettuce and apples.

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