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Planting Seeds

09/07/2023 @ 8:30 am | By Katrina Milton, Director of Ag Literacy

I love butterflies: I love taking photos of butterflies, I love seeing them flit and flutter as they fly from flower to flower, I love the science and magic of their transformation from egg to caterpillar to butterfly. In college, my sorority’s sister name was Butterflie (-ie ending to match my family tree), due to my social butterfly personality.

Planting Seeds

08/04/2023 @ 8:30 am | By Katrina Milton, Director of Ag Literacy

In June, I traveled to Orlando, Florida for the National Ag in the Classroom Conference. The conference, held June 27-29, featured workshops and classes, guest speakers, a bingo fundraiser, and a traveling workshop.

Planting Seeds

07/10/2023 @ 9:00 am | By Katrina Milton, Director of Ag Literacy

“Knee-high by the Fourth of July” has been an age-old saying about it being a good year for corn if your corn plants are the height of your knees by July 4.

Due to advances in science, including the planting of drought and pest-resistant seeds, most corn is knee-high by mid-June and at least waist or chest-high by the Fourth of July.

Planting Seeds

06/05/2023 @ 9:20 am | By Katrina Milton, Director of Ag Literacy

When I was younger, the last day of the school year was always bittersweet. I knew I would miss my friends and teacher, but I was always excited for the warm weather and unlimited free reading time summer vacation would allow.

Planting Seeds

05/04/2023 @ 10:00 am | By Katrina Milton, Director of Ag Literacy

One of my favorite events to attend growing up was the Coffee and Doughnut Sundays held once a month in the downstairs kitchen area of our church.

Planting Seeds

04/05/2023 @ 9:20 am | By Katrina Milton, Director of Ag Literacy

At the Cook County Farm Bureau, we celebrated National Ag Day (March 21) with two Ag Day events for third grade students: Ag Day South on March 16 at The Children’s Farm in Palos Park and Ag Day North on March 22 at Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview.

Planting Seeds

03/08/2023 @ 9:00 am | By Katrina Milton, Director of Ag Literacy

Growing up rurally, I loved playing outside. Living in the country, I loved riding my bike up and down the long gravel roads, taking photos of crops growing in the fields, butterflies, and wildflowers (a.k.a. weeds) along the ditches. I spent the days of summer vacation monkeying around on my backyard playground set, swimming in our pool, and playing kickball, baseball, and basketball with my cousins. I looked forward to summer vacation not only for a hiatus from homework, but also because I was able to spend time adventuring outdoors.

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