Texas A&M AgriLife has a new program that is focusing on educating consumers about the safety of the American food supply. In today's social media driven world, there is information readily available at our finger tips, however, some of the information is less than dependable. Often times scare tactics are used to discourage consumer support of farmers and agriculture as a whole. These tactics aren't based on dependable research.
In extension we work to connect the people in our counties with the most up to date, research based information, especially when it is concerning the safety of our food supply. The disconnect between consumers and our industry has demonstrated the need for the "Path to the Plate" program. More information about this program can be found at pathtotheplate.tamu.edu. The goal of this program is to present an unbiased examination of agriculture, the food that we eat, and the connection to our health. To get more individuals involved in the Path to the Plate movement, each county has been encouraged to host some type of educational event that emphasizes a commodities path to the plate. While presenting information to individuals can be meaningful, 4-H is all about creating experiences where youth can develop their own understanding of complex principles. Because of our believe in experiential learning we have decided to encourage youth to pursue their own "Path to the Plate" interest. 4-H members have the opportunity to participate in the youth Path to the Plate Media Contest. This contest is designed so that 4-H members can find an agricultural interest area that appeals directly to the youth. This industry may even be connected to the 4-H members project area. Once the 4-H members has chosen an area of interest, they will then perform research to strengthen their understanding of aspects of the industry. Ultimately their research will be complied with videography and photography to create a 3-5 minute video showcasing the importance of one of our commodities. We also want the videos to target the commodities impact on public health and the economy. We want for youth, who will eventually be the consumers of our nation, to have an educated understanding of the agricultural industry. This industry has ensured that the United States has the most secure food supply in the world. Through this youth oriented program, we hope to enlighten and engage young people, creating and facilitating agricultural advocacy. Path to the Plate Media Contest Packet
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