SHEEPISH IN THE CLASSROOM FOR
STANISLAUS COUNTY FAIR’S AG EDUCATION PROGRAM

 

Teachers: Ewe won’t want to miss this year’s Stanislaus County Fair ag education program.
 

Through the “Sharing Ag in the Classroom Program” students will learn about sheep this year. The annual course of study changes from year to year, with a different animal selected every year. This year, Stanislaus County Fair officials selected sheep for the topic of study. The registration period for teachers will begin April 7 for its annual “Sharing Ag in the Classroom” program, sponsored by Hilmar Cheese.
 

“Hilmar Cheese is committed to consumer education and their underwriting makes it possible for this impressive ag education curriculum to be made available to preschool through sixth grade classes,” said Pennie Rorex, spokesperson for the Stanislaus County Fair.
 

Specially developed curriculum kits will assist teachers with instructing students about the agricultural industry and its importance to life, particularly sheep. The kits include a book, activities for the classroom and a fabricated wooden base so that each classroom can create a lamb of their own.
 

            “This is a great way of teaching students about agriculture and encouraging them to have fun while creating projects that reflect what they have learned,” said Laura Moore, exhibit representative for the Stanislaus County Fair.
 

            Cash prizes are awarded to classes whose creative sheep are rated superior, good and average by project judges. Every class masterpiece submitted will be on display at the 2008 Stanislaus County Fair.
 

           Kits are available on a first-come, first-reserved basis while supplies last, so early registration is encouraged. Teachers who want to register for the free program or who would like more information can call the Stanislaus County Fair office at (209) 668-1333. 
 

The 2008 Stanislaus County Fair opens Friday, July 25 for a 10-day run. Discounted Fair admission tickets and unlimited ride wristbands are now on sale at www.stancofair.com. Motorsports and bull riding event tickets go on sale on Saturday, May 3, 2008 at 10 a.m. Visit the Fair’s website for complete ticket sale details.
 

This year’s Stanislaus County Fair is themed “Nuts are DINO-mite,” a salute to the valley’s robust nut industry. The Almond Board of California, a major sponsor of the Fair’s themed tribute, will be offering free samples of almonds each day of the Fair.
 

New to the 2008 Fair will be Jurassic Journey, an 8,000 square foot life-size dinosaur replica exhibit. The dinosaur exhibit is sponsored by Sky Trek Aviation and is making its California debut at the Stanislaus County Fair.
 

In 2008, the Stanislaus County Fair was awarded a first place award for the best Overall Children’s Program by the Western Fairs Association. The mission of the Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and community oriented experience promoting agriculture, education, entertainment and technology.

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