Ag Days

Students enjoying the view from
one of the many massive combines.

Carman Collegiate Grade 8 students travelled to Brandon on Thursday for the Manitoba Ag Days.  The students were one of many schools to visit the exposition that highlights agricultural production expertise, technology, and equipment that attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and North Central United States.

The day started with the students being given an introduction into the population distribution on the different continents, how many people live in the urban vs the rural areas, percent of land used for agriculture, and the percent of food consumed and produced by the different regions of the world.  The students then headed for the Keystone Centre for the afternoon of finding information.  Students were divided into groups and given questions to answer.  Each group had to answer 20 questions at 20 different locations.  Not only did the students cover a lot of ground, they also learned of the great diversity of occupations connected to agriculture.  A great day was had by all.  Many thanks to our parent volunteers for leading groups through the exhibition centres.