The Doña Ana County Farm & Livestock Bureau is excited to continue its commitment to agricultural literacy by providing a free bus for students taking an agricultural field trip. For over 20 years, the Doña Ana County Farm Bureau Free School Bus Program has helped students learn about local agriculture and its meaningful connections to everyday life.
Agricultural topics are vast and have many connections in the community. There are many unique opportunities to learn about agriculture and explore career opportunities in the Mesilla Valley. For example, the Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum and the NMSU College of Agriculture, Consumer & Environmental Sciences each have many unique opportunities to learn about agriculture. Through these opportunities, students can see the many possible careers in agriculture, learn about current research, and get excited about attending college. The possibilities are endless regarding the valuable information students glean from these rich learning experiences.
The Doña Ana County Farm Bureau's Free Bus Program application is open. This program offers two free buses to PreK-12 classrooms throughout the county that want to attend an agriculturally oriented field trip. Two buses are allowed per school to try and reach as many schools throughout the district as possible.
The Doña Ana County Farm Bureau Free Bus Program application can be completed online at www.nmaitc.org under the "Happenings" tab. Registration is now open. The program's buses are limited and awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
Apply today at https://form.jotform.com/62235931771154.
New Mexico Agriculture in the Classroom (NMAITC) is a non-profit educational outreach program funded primarily by the membership of the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau. The purpose of NMAITC is to educate the general public, with an emphasis on K-12 students and educators, about the importance of agriculture. Visit us at www.nmaitc.org for more information.
Doña Ana County Farm & Livestock Bureau is a member of the New Mexico Farm & Livestock Bureau, a 19,000- member organization comprised of farmers and ranchers, and those who are interested in private property rights and a local food supply. NMF&LB is the state’s largest, private agricultural organization and was founded in 1917. For information about joining us, please call 575-532-4703 or visit www.nmflb.org.