Monroe County 4-H is bringing the nation-wide event Agricultural Literacy Month to Monroe County students again this year thanks to the support of Monroe County Farm Bureau and New York State Agriculture in the Classroom. This special event includes a book reading by a volunteer, and an educational, hands-on activity to connect students to agriculture.
This year’s book is I LOVE Strawberries! by Shannon Anderson. The book follows an ambitious young gardener, Jolie, as she learns how to grow strawberries for the first time, which she discovers is both challenging and rewarding. The activity following the reading is a fun and interactive way for the students to learn how strawberry plants grow.
If you are a classroom teacher of kindergarten through third grade students and would like to schedule a reading, sign up at https://reg.cce.cornell.edu/ALW-school-signup-2-2-2-2_226 .
Others may support this educational program by registering as a volunteer to read in a local classroom. Reach out to the 4-H Program at monroe4h@cornell.edu or 585-753-2577 if interested in being a volunteer reader.
To donate a book, contact Monroe County 4-H Team Leader, Susan Coyle at smc226@cornell.edu or 585-753-2567. Books are $12 each.
The Monroe County 4-H Program is offered through Cornell Cooperative Extension to the youth of Monroe County. 4-H is a worldwide youth development program open to all youth ages five to 19, who want to have fun, learn new skills, and explore the world. In return, youth who participate in 4-H find a supportive environment and opportunities for hands-on or “experiential” learning about topics that spark their interest.
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