The Great AGventure
Sponsored by the Harold J. Miossi Charitable Trust
The Great AGventure is an educational field trip where more than 1,300 fourth-grade children throughout San Luis Obispo County have an opportunity to explore the industry that produces our food, fiber and flowers.
The 2003-2011 programs, held at the Paso Robles Event Center, provided more than 11,300 students, their teachers and parent chaperones with six different presentations that include an arena event, farm machinery, animals, plants, science and an "AGtivity."
Each year, more than 50 volunteers from the agricultural community provide the demonstrations and share their expertise with the students. Presentations are interactive, encouraging students to experience agriculture in a dynamic way. 
Below, teachers Respond to the Question, “Do you believe that your students gained agricultural knowledge through the program?”
“Yes. So did I!”Cambria Grammar School
“Definitely! It was a great hands-on approach to learning about agriculture.” Pifer Elementary
“Yes. They loved it!” Del Mar Elementary
“Yes. They need direct contact with citizens in our own community to understand the importance of agriculture. Wise choices come from knowledge.” Ocean View Elementary
You Can Enhance Children’s Education -- Invest in the Ag Exploration...
Because of sponsors like you, the Great AGventure is offered to schools throughout San Luis Obispo County free of charge. The majority of the program’s expense is used for round-trip transportation. We invite you to join us in this exciting, educational program by participating in the sponsorship opportunity of your choice.
CLICK HERE to become a sponsor today!
Watch a Video From the Great AGventure:
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Apple Grafting - Sit in on interactive presentations covering apple grafting, pygora goats and vegetable growing. |
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Horsepower - Watch how children first learn about the physics of horsepower and then generate their own! |
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Pumpkins - Kids discover the art and science of growing giant pumpkins! Students are taught how to calculate water horsepower, later lifting water in a ten foot column using a stationary bike as a pump. |
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Working Dogs - An arena presentation demonstrates the value of a working cow dog. Wool is spun to show kids useful products that come from sheep. Kids set up a fertilizer trial designed to take back to their classroom to record their results. |
Support the Great AGventure, Be a Committee Sponsor:
Expedition Sponsor - Investment $1,500
Host 6 classes to participate
Acknowledgment in newspaper coverage
Logo Exposure-Website,
Logo Exposure-Volunteer’s T-shirts
Thank you notes from sponsored classes
Journey Sponsor - Investment $600
Host 3 classes to participate
Acknowledgement in newspaper coverage
Logo Exposure-Website
Thank you notes from sponsored classes
Trip Sponsor - Investment $300
Host 1 class to participate
Thank you notes from sponsored class
A HUGE "Thank You" to our previous sponsors including:
Paso Robles Chamber Agri-Business Committee
Farm Supply Company
Farm Credit West
County of San Luis Obispo
Coastal Research Services
Bejo Seeds, Inc.
Filipponi & Thompson Drilling Inc.
Grain Improvement Association
PG&E
J.B. Dewar
Estrella Ranch
CAPCA
Amigos de los Ninos
Pismo Oceano Vegetable Exchange
C & M Nursery
Cummings Hay & Feed
Ikeda Brothers
Pacific Beverage
For more information, contact Ag Ed Committee Coordinator Lorraine Clark at (805) 543-7356 or lorraine@slofarmbureau.org