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Virtual Farm Field Trip

Search For Excellence in 4-H Programming

Allie Logan
County Extension Coordinator - Barbour County
Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Eufaula

Team Members: Logan, J*1, Koon, D*2, Kelton, J*3, Mack, S*4, Jones, M5, Wachs, J6
  1. County Extension Coordinator - Barbour County, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Eufaula, Alabama, 36027
  2. REA, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Eufaula, Alabama, 36027
  3. REA, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Headland, Alabama, 36345
  4. REA, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Headland, Alabama, 36345
  5. Homeground Inter, Alabama Cooperative Extension System, Abbeville, Alabama, 36310
  6. 4-H FREA, Alabama Co, Eufaula, Alabama, 36027

Abstract

In 2020, everyone's lives changed. Events and programs that had been scheduled were quickly canceled. Students and teachers had to quickly transfer to the virtual world. Students were not able to partake in any of the field trips or fun events they normally would experience. In the Fall of 2020, Alabama Extension Agents prepared four virtual field trips for students across the state. Over 2,000 teachers and students joined in the virtual experience that included a trip to the sunflower patch, pumpkin patch, cotton field, and peanut field. Agents asked farmers questions about their crops and then showed the equipment farmers use to harvest. Teachers were provided with activities and crafts to go along with each crop. This allowed teachers to turn the field trip into a full lesson plan. A survey was conducted after the series and 88 percent of participants learned from the experience.  

Years of CES Service: 0

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