A continuation of the total remake of the successful 4-H Mini Farm is planned for April 20-24, 2009, at the John M. Parker Coliseum. The event is called Ag Magic. This is an opportunity for individuals, families, and schools to experience the benefits of real world agriculture.
With the state livestock show moving to the Lamar Dixon facility, the AgCenter felt it was time to make-over and enhance the agricultural experience for children and adults. “Ag Magic will take children and adults through a journey of Louisiana agriculture and economically beneficial commodities they use every day,” says Dr. Paul Coreil, director and Vice Chancellor.
Ag Magic will be open Monday, April 20, thru Friday, April 24, from 8:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The first week will focus on Pre-K thru 2nd grade. Week two will focus on older grades. Ag Magic will be open to the public Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26 from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
In the past, organized school groups and clubs have visited the 4-H Mini Farm to view and pet farm animals. The Ag Magic experience will create a more interactive visually stimulating environment that will link food and fiber products we use every day to the originating forests, field crops and livestock produced by Louisiana farmers, ranchers and forest landowners statewide. Plans are to construct a forest within the coliseum and exhibit forest products, as well as provide natural settings for wildlife and farm animals. Featured crops will be displayed in various stages of development and the importance of interaction between agriculture and the environment and society at large will be highlighted.
Mark your calendars and join us at Ag Magic for this truly one of a kind event. For more information go to http://www.lsuagcenter.com/subjects/agmagic/index.asp. If you have questions, please contact us at 291-7090.