Knox County Ag Day Brings Farming Education to Local Students

Fifth graders learn about agriculture and food production at annual event at Vincennes University

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:21pm

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Fifth graders from across Knox County, Indiana gathered at the Vincennes University P.E. Complex for the annual Knox County Ag Day, an educational event designed to teach students about agriculture and related topics. Students rotated through a series of stations led by local agencies and organizations, covering areas such as weather systems, water safety, food safety, powerline safety, and how agricultural products move from farms to consumers.

Why it matters

The event helps connect young people to the important role agriculture plays in everyday life and the local community, ensuring they understand where their food and other products come from and the significance of the agriculture industry.

The details

The presentations and activities at Knox County Ag Day are aimed at providing a hands-on learning experience for the fifth grade students, helping them make important connections between the food and products they use daily and the agricultural processes behind them. The event also includes an evening public session featuring exhibits and a one-dollar pork burger supper.

  • The annual Knox County Ag Day event took place on March 12, 2026.

The players

Mitch Waggoner

Purdue Extension Knox County 4-H Youth Development Educator, who says the event helps educate kids on the importance of agriculture.

Vincennes University

The host venue for the annual Knox County Ag Day event, held at the university's P.E. Complex.

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What they’re saying

“And so we want to make sure we continue that educational process with kids, making sure they understand where their food comes from, where, their some of their products come from, and that how important agriculture really is to provide food, on the tables.”

— Mitch Waggoner, Purdue Extension Knox County 4-H Youth Development Educator (vincennespbs.org)

The takeaway

Knox County Ag Day provides a valuable opportunity for local students to learn about the agricultural industry and its importance, helping to educate the next generation on where their food and other everyday products come from.