Northwood - Fourth Graders had the opportunity to learn about "Mapping out a Healthy Wisconsin" with an interactive classroom lesson developed by the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board (WMMB) and the state Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP).
Ann O’Leary, Wisconsin's 69th Alice in Dairyland led the interactive Mapping out a Healthy Wisconsin classroom lessons at Northwood the week of May 2. The lively trivia game format highlights the impact of agriculture on the state's economy and quizzes students on 16 healthy food choices grown or produced in Wisconsin.
"We are enthusiastic about this proven educational program," said Laura Wilford, director of Wisconsin Dairy Council (WDC). "Mapping out a Healthy Wisconsin" is a fun, action-packed fourth grade classroom presentation. It's structured to complement the basic grade level Wisconsin curriculum and to expand students' knowledge about agriculture and nutrition."
"Mapping out a Healthy Wisconsin" challenges students' mathematical skills by teaching, for example, that the state's dairy business generates $43.4 billion in annual economic activity and the dairy industry produces more than 600 varieties, types and styles of Wisconsin cheese. In addition, students learn the health benefits of many of their favorite farm products such as milk, cranberries, potatoes and green beans.
The Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board, a nonprofit organization funded by the dairy farmers of Wisconsin, promotes the consumption of milk and other dairy products. Wisconsin Dairy Council is the nutrition education department of WMMB.
Ann O’Leary, 69th Alice in Dairyland
Ann O’Leary is serving as the 69th Alice in Dairyland. As Wisconsin’s agricultural ambassador, she will educate audiences across Wisconsin about the $88 billion economic impact and importance of our state’s diverse agriculture industry on our daily lives.
O’Leary grew up in Evansville, showing Jerseys and Holsteins at the county, district and state level. She was heavily involved in the Rock County Jr. Holstein Association and the Rock County 4-H Program and served as the 2009 Rock County 4-H Fair Queen. O’Leary studied Biology and Neuroscience at Carthage College and graduated with All College Honors in May, 2014. Ann volunteers with the Rock County 4-H Program and serves on the Carthage College Alumni Council. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, water skiing and spending time with family.
Alice in Dairyland is a one-year, full-time public relations professional employed by the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade, and Consumer Protection (WI DATCP). Each year, Alice in Dairyland travels more than 40,000 miles throughout the state, promoting Wisconsin agriculture to various audiences. Additionally, she will conduct hundreds of media interviews, speeches and school presentations.
Alice in Dairyland is Wisconsin’s Agriculture Ambassador.
Last Update: May 03, 2017 8:24 am CDT
