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Classroom Education 

KSSWCD recently visited 5th grade students at Spirit Lake Elementary School and discussed pressing issues in agriculture. The lesson was designed to connect students with soil health principles and examine problems that local producers are facing today. 

A group of children gathers around a table watching an adult pour liquid into a cup.
ISWCC partner, Jenna Ditzel, showing students how healthy soil responds to rainwater by comparing bread and flour
A group of kids attentively listening to an older man at a table with plates and water bottles.
Associate Supervisor, John Mobbs, explaining how to build good soil structure
A group of children and an adult in a room, with the adult offering food on a platter to the kids at a table.
Demonstrating how the flavor of our food is directly related to nutrient density
Two people in a classroom, one holding a device up to their face. There's stacked chairs and an American flag in the background.
Using a refractometer to compare the sugar content between two different apples
A group photo of kids and adults in a classroom setting, with an American flag and motivational posters on the wall.
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A group of children gathers around a table watching an adult pour liquid into a cup.
A group of kids attentively listening to an older man at a table with plates and water bottles.
A group of children and an adult in a room, with the adult offering food on a platter to the kids at a table.
Two people in a classroom, one holding a device up to their face. There's stacked chairs and an American flag in the background.
A group photo of kids and adults in a classroom setting, with an American flag and motivational posters on the wall.

We are looking to conduct more outreach with schools in Kootenai and Shoshone counties. Please reach out if you are interested!