From Our Lands to Your Hands
This hands-on interactive event is focused on educating future generations on the importance of agriculture in our society.
View the video to see what the event is all about!
Eleventh Annual "From Our Lands To Your Hands"
Boulder County Fairgrounds - Longmont, CO
February 22 - 23, 2023
2023 Summary
2023 marked the 11th Anniversary of From Our Lands to Your Hands. This event is a staple for fourth graders in the St. Vrain Valley School District.
It is a unique experience teaching elementary students from Boulder and Weld Counties where their food comes from and why agriculture is so very important in their daily lives. The event also integrates natural resources and conservation into the education.
In 2023, 1,200 students from 17 different schools attended. Many parents and chaperones also attended with the schools.
Presenters and partners included:
- Growing Gardens
- Colorado State University Extension Boulder County
- Boulder County 4-H
- Boulder County Parks & Open Space
- Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Bird Conservancy of the Rockies
- Spirit of the Sun
- Green Latinos
- Mad Agriculture
- Colorado Timber Industry
- Colorado State University Veterinarians
- Colorado State Forest Service
- Several local farmers
- St. Vrain Valley FFA Chapters
This event could not occur without the many volunteers and community members who donate their time and talents. THANK YOU!
