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Agricultural Literacy Week

• Monday, March 16, 2026, 8:00 AM - Friday, March 20@ 4:00 PM

New York Agriculture in the Classroom is coordinating their annual New York Agricultural Literacy Week to be held from March 16-20, 2026. Community members around the state will be volunteering to read Seasons on the Farm by Chelsea Tornetto to elementary classrooms, with a focus on second grade.

Agricultural literacy is understanding and being able to communicate the source and value of agriculture and how it affects our daily lives. Over 20% of our nation’s workforce is in some way involved in food processing, marketing, distribution, and sales – and all of us eat. New York Agriculture in the Classroom envisions a day when all students have the opportunity to understand the economic, social, historical, and scientific significance of agriculture to our society; explore food system career opportunities; and recognizes the connection between agricultural production and the daily need for food and fiber products.

If you're interested in donating a book for $15 or volunteering to read to our local classrooms, please reach out to Mikayla Cassidy.

Last updated February 11, 2026