By Obion County Communications Director Lauren Kendall
Troy, Tenn.–Obion County Central High School hosted “Farm Day” which offered all of the county students the opportunity to learn about many different aspects of agriculture and agriculture business.
Fourth graders from every Obion County school were invited to cycle through seven different stations that covered a wide range of topics.
Mariah Richardson and Jody Trout of Tosh Farms, the number one pork producer in Tennessee and 25th largest in the country, spoke about pork and pork production.
Carly Whipple and Jennifer McWherter, of Tyson Obion County Complex, spoke with kids about chicken production, chicken biosecurity, and their farm-to table efforts with McDonalds. Parks Wells covered “The Super Soybean”. Billy Beegle spoke about the lifecycle of bees and honey production. Alma Riddle spoke about cotton and cotton manufacturing. Sarah Frazier, ag teacher at Obion County Central High School, spoke about sheep and the benefits that sheep have to offer, while also getting them excited for what the high school will have to offer them one day.
Students were offered drinks and popcorn to snack with a side of germ-x while they listened to and interacted with the different stations.
Tyson also offered chicken nuggets and chicken sandwiches to staff, students, and visitors helping with Farm Day. Obion County Schools is very thankful in its partnerships with our local businesses.
Photo: From left, OCCHS Staff Stuart Watson, Sarah Frazier, and Heather Kendall wait in line for the Tyson chicken meals.