This group of women are lined up, ready to serve lunch March 13 at CCS during National Ag Week, from left, Jordan Ostermiller, Alyssa Stanley, Kory Fowler, Brianna Pribbeno, Jennifer Beemer, Kelly Kuenning and Chris Krausnick. Not pictured—Heather Johnson. (Courtesy photo)
During National Ag Week on March 12, men who took some time away from farming and ranching to serve school lunch at CCS were, from left, Wayne Krausnick, Nick Fowler, Geoff Beemer, Brandon Kuenning, Aaron Richards, Tyler Stanley and Dale Schilke. (Courtesy photo)
Farmers, ranchers take time to serve school lunch during Ag Week
The men and women who are Imperial Young Farmers and Ranchers didn’t let calving season or last week’s storm stop them from coming out in numbers to serve lunch to students at Chase County Schools last week.
In celebration of National Ag Week, Food Service Director Amy Prior once again invited area farmers and ranchers for a fun day of serving lunch to students—many of whom are their children.
The idea was to foster Imperial’s sense of community pride in agriculture, Prior said.
“We had a handful of dads come last year, and this year those same dads and a few more came to help. And the moms, not to be outdone, came out the next day,” she said.
“Their kiddos’ smiles, and the parents’ too, were priceless. It was a fun day all around, as the staff enjoyed watching them interact with the kids as they came through the line,” Prior said.
“If you want to add a little excitement to the day, just ask a few farmers and ranchers to help you serve.”
Prior said she felt it was important to have all aspects of agriculture represented in the school during Ag Week.
“While dads are often out in the elements more than the women, but not always, the women on the farm are often the ones that keep the fire going,” she said.
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