Over the span of today and tomorrow, Garnett Farms is overrun with Christian County and Hopkinsville 4-H and FFA members teaching first graders all about agriculture. Every first grader in the county was invited to spend time on a working farm and learn where their food comes from. Christian County Extension Agent Mary Anne Garnett talks about what the experience offers.
The Garnetts are no strangers to hosting 4-H Farm Day. The event and growing up in agriculture is what inspired Mary Anne Garnett to work with 4-H.
Wednesday brought a special guest to the farm. Kentucky 4-H State Reporter, Kate Ford visited and was excited to watch the students learn about agriculture.
Ford also expressed why teaching agriculture to students is important.
Addison Gilkey helped represent FFA. She was elected as the 2025-26 Christian County FFA President. Gilkey was part of the first group to have FFA in middle school. She talks about why teaching kids this young is vital.
Kali Kington is involved in multiple 4-H clubs. She likes cooking and all things animals. Kington brought her horse Bubs to help teach.
Drennan Campbell worked as the man behind the scene. He helped with chores before and during the day, directed parking, and helped wherever he was needed. Campbell grew up in 4-H and later on FFA. He was in Christian County Sharp Shooters for 10 years. He talks about his favorite part of 4-H Farm Day.
Lola Renshaw was in charge of the grain station. She is involved with chicken club, horse club, and goes to 4-H camp each year. Renshaw talks about what she helped teach.
Around 750 first graders will leave with a new understanding of agriculture and where their food comes from.
