"Each spring, in conjunction with the school district, Fonner Park and area agricultural producers, an Agricultural Day is organized for fourth-grade students in Hall County. The students observe sheep shearing, horse training and horse shoeing as well as learn about many other agriculture-related experiences," said Steve Schmidt, chairman of the Ag Day committee.

Cindy Johnson, chamber president said, "Because the agricultural community is one of the most significant economic drivers in this area, the chamber works to ensure that the youth of the community are familiar with the agricultural economy and the impact it has on the Grand Island/Hall County area."

More than 550 fourth-graders are expected to attend the event, now in its ninth year. Representatives from the Nebraska Cattle Women, Nebraska Soybean Association, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Entomology Department, Egg and Poultry Council, FFA, 4-H and Nebraska Dairy Council are scheduled to be on hand. The students will also get close-up views of several farm animals.

"These and other events organized by the chamber of commerce ag committee are possible because of the sponsors and volunteers who are willing to spend their day helping educate our youth on the importance of agriculture," Johnson said.

For more information, call the chamber at 382-9210.