By Blake Jackson
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Jonathan Shell is leading the state's inaugural Agriculture Education Week, March 17-21, with visits to 14 schools and a Bourbon County farm.
The week aims to highlight agriculture's importance through various educational activities. A key event is the "Ask an Aggie" virtual panel discussion on Thursday, March 20, at 1 p.m. EDT, broadcast live to schools.
Commissioner Shell will be joined by Kentucky Farm Bureau Federation President Eddie Melton, 4-H and FFA state presidents, and experts in veterinary medicine, agribusiness, and agricultural finance.
The week's schedule includes visits to diverse educational settings. On Monday, March 17, the tour starts at Creekside Elementary School in Senora, followed by My Old Kentucky Home Middle School in Bardstown, and LaRue County High School in Hodgenville.
Tuesday, March 18, features stops at Cane Ridge Elementary School, Paris Elementary School, and Bourbon Central Elementary School, all in Paris, culminating in a visit to Middle Springs Farm.
Wednesday, March 19, the group travels to Louisville, visiting Stonestreet, Coral Ridge, and Auburndale Elementary Schools.
Thursday, March 20, includes a visit to Glenn Marshall Elementary School in Richmond, followed by the "Ask an Aggie" panel at the KDA office in Frankfort, and Mercer County Intermediate School in Harrodsburg.
The week concludes on Friday, March 21, with visits to Henderson County High School, South Heights Elementary, and Union County Middle School. All Friday times are Central Daylight Time. This initiative seeks to educate students across Kentucky about the significance of agriculture.
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