By Blake Jackson
Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County is actively participating in the annual New York Agricultural Literacy Week from March 18-22, 2024. In-person sessions will feature Master Gardener volunteers and community members reading "I LOVE Strawberries" by Shannon Anderson in Orange County elementary classrooms. The book, narrated by Jolie, a determined young girl, takes students on a journey from strawberry seedling to the table, emphasizing responsibility in growing this popular perennial.
Volunteers can coordinate tailored experiences with each classroom, and participating schools receive a complimentary copy of the book for their library. An interest survey and invitation letters will be sent to public and private school administrators and educators in early January. Spanish-speaking readers are available for bilingual classrooms.
For further details about the program, visit the New York Agriculture in the Classroom website at www.agclassroom.org/ny. To arrange AgLit Week participation for grade K-3 classrooms, contact Susan D’Egidio at smd348@cornell.edu, with "AgLit 2024" in the email heading. Cornell Cooperative Extension, in collaboration with its partners, focuses on youth and family development, nutrition, health, food safety, community and economic vitality, and agricultural sustainability through Cornell-based research. Committed to meeting local needs, programs are designed to empower Orange County residents to enhance their lives and communities.
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