Alligators

Students will learn about alligators in the wild and how they are farmed commercially.  Students will get up close and personal with a hatchling.

Bees

Students learn about the importance of bees in agriculture.  They are shown a hive and the equipment used to harvest honey.  Students get to find the Queen Bee, taste honey and make beeswax candles.

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Beef

Students learn about the many by-products of a beef cow and the economic impact of this industry to our county.  They play Beef-O-Bingo and meet real cowboys. 

Citrus

Students learn about the history and current state of Florida's citrus industry, including its economic impact.  They squeeze their own orange juice and learn about the nutritional value of citrus and its by-products.

Dairy

Students get up close and personal with dairy calves, see the types of feed they ear, learn about dairy products and how the milk gets from the cow to the consumer.  Students will also make their own butter.

Poultry

Students learn about the poultry industry, egg production, and the use of eggs.  They learn the recipe to a perfect omelet and taste it.

Vegetables

Students learn how vegetables get from the farm to the grocery store.  They learn about the different parts of the plant that are edible and view a variety of seeds, plants and vegetables.  Students make a "Garden in a Glove".

Soils

Students walk through a soil tunnel and see what is ALIVE in our soil.  The importance of healthy soil and how it relates to agriculture is discussed.