Wausau FFA Students Educate Fourth Graders on Agriculture
Wausau School District FFA students are teaching fourth graders about agriculture through hands-on lessons and farm tours. These educational sessions are being held at Northcentral Technical College’s Agriculture Center of Excellence and the Walters Family Farm in Wausau.
Wausau Rhinelander, WI, October 7, 2026 —
FFA students from the Wausau School District are engaging local fourth graders in agricultural education. The initiative features hands-on learning experiences and farm tours designed to introduce young students to the field of agriculture.
These educational sessions are taking place at two key locations within Wausau. Participants are visiting Northcentral Technical College’s Agriculture Center of Excellence, which provides facilities for practical demonstrations and learning. Additionally, the program includes visits to the Walters Family Farm, offering students a real-world perspective on agricultural operations.
The curriculum focuses on delivering agricultural knowledge through interactive methods, aiming to foster understanding and appreciation for farming practices among the elementary school students. The involvement of FFA students underscores a peer-to-peer learning model, where older students share their knowledge and experience with younger ones.
Specific details regarding the duration of these educational sessions, the number of students participating, or the specific topics covered within the hands-on lessons were not provided. The Wausau School District’s FFA program is facilitating this outreach as part of its commitment to agricultural education within the community.
Story summarized from the original created by Mayra Parrilla Guerrero on www.wsaw.com, see more information here.
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