District 196 Community Education

Learn about modern agriculture and how and where your food is produced.  Participate in eight hands-on activities and meet farmers and agribusiness people who share what they do to produce the food and many other products that come from animals and crops that you use in your life.  Learn about corn, soybeans, pork, dairy, beef, poultry, farm machinery and more. You will even get to ride in a tractor. Fee includes lunch, transportation, snacks, t-shirt, fun bag and tractor ride. Register by July 25.   Bus leaves at 8:15am from Scott Highlands Middle School and returns to Scott Highlands Middle School around 3:45 pm.

Experience your love for horses! Each day includes riding ... rain or shine. Discover the basics of grooming, saddling, body language, posture, contact and balance to develop independent riding skills. Horses are assigned according to each rider's ability. Bring a nut-free lunch and snack each day. Indoor and outdoor arena and fantastic trails are available.A Risk/Release form and Medical Form: Required forms to participate will be mailed prior to class. Bring papers to first class. Clothing: Wear long pants and low-heeled boots or laced shoes. Equestrian helmets are required. Bring your own, or one will be provided. Location: Sunnyside Stables, 15400 Emery Ave E,  Rosemount (Take 46 East, cross Hwy 52, 1.7 miles and turn left on Emery; driveway is on right before the white fence).