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Wednesday, October 24, 2012

The farm comes to school at Briarcrest

Briarcrest students pose in front of the farm van
Photo courtesy Shoreline Schools


The Puyallup Fair Traveling Farm visited Briarcrest Elementary on Tuesday. This free program for first to third graders is contained in a custom built 48-foot semi tractor/trailer rig. Constructed as a walk-through, hands-on museum, it offers dynamic activities for students about agriculture and farming.  

Educations Components Include:

  • Role of farming in everyday lives
  • Care of plants and animals
  • Tools of the farming trade
  • Making healthy food choices 



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