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Children today may be just a generation or two removed from the farm, but the sad fact is, many young people no longer have direct ties to the land.  Many have never been on a farm.  Many have no concept of our region's rich agricultural heritage.  Many, even in this agricultural state, do not fully understand where food originates or the processes involved in getting it to the dinner table.  Special Assignment: Pizza encourages students to trace the many ingredients found in pizza to their origins on farms and ranches as they go from booth to booth.

"Experience Agriculture: Special Assignment: Pizza"  was designed to enhance North Dakota studies being taught in the 4th grade.  The goal of the project is to foster a better understanding and appreciation of the region's agricultural heritage and abilities.  The following sponsors have provided funding to make this program and it's goals possible: 

• Sharon Lutheran Church
• American Crystal Sugar
• North Dakota State Mill; NoDak Electric Cooperative
• Simplot Soil Builders of Cavalier
• Farm Bureau of Grand Forks, Walsh and Pembina Counties
• Grand Forks County Ag Improvement Association
• Walsh County Crop Improvement Association
• Farm Credit Services of Grand Forks
• Pembina County Crop Improvement Association
• Eastern Grand Forks County Soil Conservation District
• AGSCO

Comments from participating teachers:

• My students have a greater understanding of local economy/culture.  The farm students were able to feel pride in their contributions.
  

• They get a first hand look at these ag seeds and products.  The students also enjoy hearing about it from some of the farmers.
  

• At the end of the student's journey, they will have a new appreciation for farms and the many products agriculture provides each of us every day.
  

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