From left, are Madelyn Zimmerman, 4-H program assistant; Kathrine Dwyer, Nanci Longbreak and Sharon Krull, master gardeners; Thomas Boggs, 4-H member; Ed Boggs, farmer; Tammy Boggs, 4-H STEM program assistant; Andrew Ferrel, 4-H educator; Rod King, agronomist; Tammy Wise, 4-H volunteer; and Hannah Bridegram, 4-H summer intern. Photo provided.

Press Release

WARSAW — Warsaw Community Schools staff would like to thank Tammy Boggs for extending an invitation for Eisenhower kindergarten students to tour their farm.

Boggs is the former Eisenhower Elementary School librarian and current 4-H Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) program coordinator.

While Ed and Tammy Boggs have hosted many farm tours over the years to local students, this was the first tour for Eisenhower kindergarten students hosted by 4-H volunteers.

“We like to share agriculture,” said Tammy. “We want students to know where their food comes from and how it’s grown. Hopefully, after students tour the farm and they see a farmer working in the field, they will make the connection that all farmers are working to feed the world.”

Tammy’s 4-H family and colleagues joined her to make this a very special and educational field trip. Students moved from station to station and learned all about how a seed grows into food, how hard farmers work, how important livestock is, and so much more. There was high engagement as students also climbed into farm vehicles, played a game to dress like a farmer, had a picnic lunch and made a seed necklace. The weather was perfect. It will certainly be a day they will remember for a long time.

WCS staff would like to thank Ed, Tammy, Thomas and the 4-H team for their hospitality, for creating educational lessons and for expanding students’ opportunities to better understand the importance of agriculture. WCS offers appreciation to farmers and to all who serve in the agriculture industry. WCS students and their families can join 4-H for upcoming events like 4-H day camps, the 4-H roadshows and the county fair from July 11-16.

To learn more about the local 4-H program, call the office at (574) 372-2340 or visit their website.