Field to Food Olympics at Johnston Green Days
Saturday, June 21, 2008: 2 pm – 4 pm, Johnston Library, west lawn

The National Agri-Marketing Association’s Field to Food Olympics will be held Saturday June 21, at the Johnston Library as a part of the community’s Green Days Festival.  This new event evolved from the 5k run we had sponsored for the previous 13 years.  The purpose of the event is to showcase the connection between Iowa Agriculture and the food we eat.

 All proceeds from the event are donated to agricultural charities or not-for-profit organizations.  To-date, we have donated over $60,000 through Field to Food events.  The 2008 beneficiaries will be the Iowa FFA Foundation and Farm Safety 4 Just Kids. 

 Stations:

A)      Dress for Success: putting on coveralls, gloves, hats, boots etc.

B)      Find the Soybean: Digging through a pile of corn to find a soybean.

C)      Pedal Tractor: Ride a pedal tractor through a short obstacle course.

D)      Chore Time: Carry hay bales thru an obstacle course and stack them.

In addition to the Olympics, Farm Safety 4 Just Kids will have a hazard hunt display set up to help children identify hidden dangers lurking in the rural environment; a Jeopardy farm safety trivia contest; and educational brochures, coloring books, and wristbands for the kids.  

There is no cost to participate in any of the events, but donations are welcome.

If you have any questions, please contact chairman, Joe Baitinger at jbaitinger@fmid.net, or 515-971-6466.