{"id":46383,"date":"2026-04-02T11:50:46","date_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:50:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/local-farm-bureau-brings-agriculture-education-to-delaware-elementary-schools\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T11:50:46","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T15:50:46","slug":"local-farm-bureau-brings-agriculture-education-to-delaware-elementary-schools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/local-farm-bureau-brings-agriculture-education-to-delaware-elementary-schools\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Farm Bureau Brings Agriculture Education to Delaware Elementary Schools"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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During Agricultural Literacy Week from March 15-21, 2026, Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation volunteers made their way to elementary classrooms throughout the state, sharing stories about farming and encouraging students to learn about food production. The educational initiative aimed to help young people understand agriculture’s connection to their daily lives.<\/p>

The volunteers featured “Kenna, the Produce Princess: The Crown of Confidence,” authored by Delaware farmer and writer Katey Jo Evans. The tale chronicles Kenna’s farm experiences and county fair journey, teaching children about determination and self-belief. The Foundation provided each participating classroom with a complimentary copy of this agricultural-themed story that builds confidence while educating students about farming.<\/p>

More than 10 schools across Delaware welcomed these volunteers, who shared the story with multiple classrooms and motivated children to explore agriculture, pose questions, and pursue their aspirations.<\/p>

Rebecca Fabi, an educator at Clayton Intermediate School in Clayton, praised the program’s impact. “My students were actively engaged in the agriculture stories and real-world examples that Mrs. Urian brought to life,” Fabi stated. “My students were participating in conversations about each of the books she shared and were eager to hear more.”<\/p>

The classroom visits align with the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation’s broader goal of increasing public knowledge and appreciation for the state’s agricultural sector and locally-grown food. Throughout the year, the Foundation conducts educational programs teaching children about farming practices, nutritious eating habits, and food source awareness.<\/p>

Those interested in learning more about the Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation can visit www.defb.org\/foundation\/. Schools or youth organizations seeking classroom presentations can reach out to DEFB Executive Director Joseph Poppiti at joseph.poppiti@defb.org or by calling 302-697-3183.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Delaware Farm Bureau Foundation volunteers visited over 10 elementary schools statewide during Agricultural Literacy Week in March. They read a locally-authored children’s book about farming to help students understand where their food comes from.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":46382,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[862,29],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-46383","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-agriculture","category-news"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/news-1775145046595.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pbtNqq-c47","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":34867,"url":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/farm-insurance-agent-inspires-wilmington-students-about-agriculture-careers\/","url_meta":{"origin":46383,"position":0},"title":"Farm Insurance Agent Inspires Wilmington Students About Agriculture Careers","author":"Admin","date":"March 12, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Liz Harrison, who chairs New Castle County Young Farmers and Ranchers, spoke with Warner Elementary students about opportunities in farming and agriculture. 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