Harrison County National Agriculture Literacy Week - Kentucky Farm Bureau

Harrison County National Agriculture Literacy Week

 

In celebration of National Agriculture Literacy Week, the local federation donated and read 'The Apple Orchard Riddle' to local schools, as well as the local public library.  We welcome any opportunity to share agriculture with our youth!

 

Ally Barnett reading to a class at Eastside Elementary School
County Judge-Executive Alex Barnett reading at storytime  at the public library
Insurance Agency Manager Dustin Rose reading to a class at Northside Elementary School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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