National Ag Day is held by The Agriculture Council of America (ACA) and is an event dedicated to increasing public awareness of agriculture’s vital role in society. National Ag Day began in 1973.

Everything we eat, use or wear every day is provided by agriculture. Learn more about the importance of agriculture in our world today at Discovery Park’s celebration of National Ag Day on March 21. On Ag Day, guests can explore the world of agriculture through various interactive experiences. Complete an “Ag-Venture passport” and explore career opportunities in the agricultural field. This event promises a fun and educational day for all ages. 

All student groups will receive free admission.  

Guests will experience:

Programs are subject to change.

Lessons in the Farm Credit Mid-America Greenhouses

Learn about the operation of a greenhouse and how you can grow plants without soil.  

Bloom and Brush from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Painting Clay Pots to take home. 

Butter Making in the Settlement

Learn to make your own butter.

Meet and Greet with Animals

Meet some animals in front of Simmons Bank Ag Center with Sigma Alpha.

Animal Encounters with Discovery Park.

Sensory Bins with Agriculture Related Products

What is that? Figure out what items in Ag you are feeling.

Other Activities throughout the Settlement

• Wood Working Demonstrations with Jeb Ewer of Sand Creek Woodworking, LLC.
• Vegetables, Seeds, and Sprouts Identification with Obion County 4H Homeschool Club.
• Grow a Bean in a bag and seed giveaway with Northwest Tennessee Local Food Network.