Miss Bridget’s Class Inspires Video Lesson From Chile’

One of the things I enjoy most about my job is being able to give back to the farmers and ranchers who’ve given so much to me over my 26 years with the Farm Bureau.

You may have noticed the addition of videos to my blog over the last two days.  It’s something new I’m trying out on my fifth international tour with the LSU AgLeadership Development Program.  I’m always looking to give my blog followers a more interactive experience, something words and photos can’t always do.  I wanted you to experience a little of what the class experienced while traveling here, if only for 60 seconds or so.

There are three more new videos up today.  One gives a brief look at the Chilean eucalyptus tree harvest, while the other is a snippet from our tour of a Chilean sawmill.

The third video is a little more special.  It’s for Mrs. Bridget Veuleman’s first grade class at Lacassine Elementary.

Yesterday I had a chance to visit with Class XII member Troy Romero and found that some folks back home have been taking a keen interest in our South American tour.  It seems Mrs. Veuleman and her class, which includes Troy’s six-year-old daughter Sydnie, have been following our trip via my blog.  The class has been studying some aspects of U.S. and South American agriculture.

So what better way to learn a little about South American agriculture than with a video from someone’s who’s traveling here right now?

Troy recorded a message for his daughter Sydnie and all of Miss Bridget’s class.  It’s about the eucalyptus trees we saw last Friday.  Troy has undertaken what he calls “The Legacy Project,” one of his requirements for completion of the AgLeadership program.

The Legacy Project is all about ag education.  Last spring Troy began lecturing to high school seniors across Jeff Davis Parish about the importance of agriculture and why those young adults need to carry that understanding throughout their lives.

“I want them to understand the ag mindset,” Troy said.  “Throughout their lives they’re going to meet people who have no idea where a cow comes from.  They need to know that agriculture is important.”

Indeed.  Thanks Troy.

To see Troy’s lesson for Miss Bridget’s class and a shout out to his daughter Sydnie, click on his video.

Until next time…

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