Solano County Fair Association Presents 13th Annual Youth Ag Day

Volunteers, donations sought to bring this unique experience to local third-graders

February 23, 2015

SOLANO COUNTY – Thousands of excited third-graders are expected to descend on the Solano County Fairgrounds on Tuesday, March 17 for the 13th annual Youth Ag Day.

The Solano County Fair Association hosts this free interactive hands-on event as part of its ongoing efforts to educate Solano County's youth about the county’s rich agricultural heritage and the crucial role agriculture plays in our daily lives.

"Youth Ag Day allows us to engage these kids in a fun and educational atmosphere so they have a better connection with our local agriculture and where their food comes from," said Solano County Fairgrounds General Manager, Stephen Pierce.

The 13th annual Youth Ag Day on Tuesday, March 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. is expected to bring a record number of more than 3,000 third-grade students from across Solano County, along with their teachers and chaperones, to the Fairgrounds for this one-of-a-kind educational field trip.  The fun and exciting format allows students to gain first-hand experiences through a diverse range of agricultural activities and exhibits.

“Youth Ag Day is truly a collaborative community effort of presenters, volunteers, sponsors and donors,” Pierce said.

Youth Ag Day is presented by the Solano County Fair Association in conjunction with the Solano County Department of Agriculture and Solano County 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA), along with many other generous supporters.

The popularity of this event has continued to grow each year thanks to the generous financial support of local businesses and individuals. Many third-grade classes would not be able to attend without the financial assistance from donors to cover the increasing cost of transportation.

Youth Ag Day is seeking sponsors of any level to help allow this priceless opportunity to continue and grow for the third-graders in our county.  Bus sponsorships in the amount of $500 are especially important to the event’s success in order to serve the transportation needs of classrooms from throughout the county.

Volunteer opportunities exist to greet arriving classes, assist at registration, direct classroom groups through the learning stations, coordinate group flow within the exhibit buildings, and assist the presenting organizations.  Volunteers are integral to the success of Youth Ag Day and are encouraged to sign up early to be a part of this rewarding event.

School registration, presenter, sponsor and volunteer information are all available on the Youth Ag Day page of the Fair’s web site SCFair.com. For additional information, email [email protected] or call 707-551-2002.