2009 Gallatin Valley Farm Fair
The fifth annual farm fair was held at Brainard Ranch for 600 Gallatin Valley fourth graders. Dr. Mary Burrows, Larry Holzworth, Jim Berg, Stan Bates, Dr. Phil Bruckner, Ron Larson and Heather Rimel from Montana State University - Bozeman educated kids about crops found in the valley and Montana through interactive presentations. Seventeen booths made up this event designed to show both students and teachers where their food originated, was prepared, and processed for human and animal consumption.
Ron Larson and Dr. Mary Burrows talk with a group of fourth graders at Brainard Ranch.
Fouth graders inspect diseased Barley seed provided by Plant Pathologist Dr. Burrows.
Ron Larson explaining the difference between whole wheat and white bread.
Dr. Mary Burrows, Heather Rimel, Ron Larson - Q & A.
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