The “AG Awareness” Grade 4 Structured Field Trip Program takes place Wednesday October 7, 2026 and Thursday October 8, 2026..
Registration must be completed electronically, via the form linked below.
GRADE 4 AG AWARENESS PROGRAM
The Grade 4 Ag Awareness Program invites Grade 4 students from across the county to engage in a day of agricultural education. This program has existed for OVER 30 years, and has been recognized as a front runner in its class, as well as for its longstanding contribution to youth education. This program has been honored with induction into the Norfolk County Agricultural Hall of Fame for its dedication to teaching the significance of agriculture and its global impact.
The program features a variety of displays, interactive activities, speakers, shows, and demonstrations, including sheep shearing, cow milking, spinning, bee demonstrations, commodities, horse hitching, grooming, shoeing, and animal care, with the goal of connecting with curriculum discussions, and classroom activities, introducing young people to the importance and impact of agriculture on our daily lives.
Through the support of generous sponsors, the Norfolk County Agricultural Society offers this program to Grade 4 classes at no charge (no admission charge to the Fair) and offers a bussing subsidy to participating schools, of $150 to offset incurred costs.
AGRICULTURAL AWARENESS – ANY AGE, ANY DAY OF THE FAIR
The Norfolk County Fair and Horse Show provides a platform for educating the public, of all ages, and providing hands-on opportunities to learn about Agriculture in Norfolk County, and across Ontario, and its direct impacts on our day to day lives.
Over 100,000 visitors annually attend the 7 day Fall Fair, and have the opportunity to engage with aspects of agricultural and rural life that they may not otherwise be exposed to.
These include:
- Livestock displays and static booths
- Livestock demonstrations including: Sheep shearing, Cow milking, Horse hitching
- Competitions:
- Garden products – including the ever popular Largest Pumpkin!
- Field Crops
- Plants & Flowers
- 4H demos and competitions
- Livestock & Poultry competitions
- Numerous Horse Shows
- Norfolk Fair Market which includes many locally farmed and produced products including maple syrup, jams & jellies, and pickled vegetables
- Passport to Agriculture (described below)
PASSPORT TO AGRICULTURE
The Passport to Agriculture initiative is an inclusive program open to individuals of all ages. By participating in the program, individuals can explore agricultural themes, answer related questions, collect stamps, and become eligible for exciting prizes. This initiative aims to promote agricultural awareness through interactive learning experiences and rewards participants with a personalized passport upon completion.
