We have been "adopted"!

Say what? Yes we have been adopted - like wayward children lost in the desert to be found by a young and nimble oasis of minds. 

The Agri-Business Council of Oregon is in its second year of the "Adopt a Farmer" program. http://www.aglink.org/programs/adoptafarmer.php  The program matches up 6th grade science classes with farmers to learn about soils, plants, environment and the rural way of life.  We think it is a great way to promote understanding between rural and urban communities, and what kid doesn't like to play in the dirt?  Visit their Facebook page to see lots of posts about other Adopt a Farmer teams. https://www.facebook.com/#!/oregonag

 

This is our first year in the program and we are excited to be adopted by Scott School in Portland.  http://www.pps.k12.or.us/schools/scott/  6th grade science teacher Carlos Laguardia and our team at F & B will be working together to study plant life cycles this year.  We are looking forward to the children coming out to the Nursery in November.  They will get a tour of the nursery and work on planting from seeds, bulbs and cuttings.  As our nursery season progresses we will be posting updates on what is happening around the nursery and how they items they planted are progressing and growing. 

Did I mention we are excited about this program - hopefully you will be too!

Leigh