By Sam Parsons

The Mahaska County Farm Bureau hosted their annual Ag Day field trip for Mahaska county 3rd graders yesterday at the Southern Iowa Fairgrounds. The event aims to teach Mahaska county 3rd grade students how agriculture impacts their daily lives with various exhibits and activities.

Mahaska County Farm Bureau board member Mary Beth Jackson described some of the activities the kids were able to participate in.

Kids were also able to learn about welding through the use of graham crackers and icing; which, of course, they were able to eat afterwards.

Jackson said that the event was made possible through the efforts of the Farm Bureau collaborating with a few other local entities.

Approximately 275 third grade students made the trip to the fairgrounds yesterday, with 50 adults on hand to teach them how agriculture is relevant to their lives.