7/22/99

Contacts:
Megan Kuhn, Agriculture Information, (515) 294-2957
Barb McManus, Agriculture Information, (515) 294-0707

IOWA AGRICULTURE'S HISTORY SHOWCASED AT ISU STATE FAIR EXHIBIT

AMES -- Visitors to the Iowa State Fair Aug. 12-22 can learn about the rich history of Iowa agriculture and the role of the Iowa State University College of Agriculture in one of the state's most important industries.

The theme of the College of Agriculture exhibit is "Iowa Agriculture: A Rich Heritage -- An Exciting Future." A collection of facts about Iowa agriculture and Iowa State's contributions over the past century will be on display. The exhibit will feature both the past and present using photos and statements to illustrate Iowa's impact on the agriculture industry.

Children visiting the exhibit can create their own farm scene using rubber stamps. They can also test their knowledge of Iowa agriculture with a quiz. A computer will be set up for high school students to explore ISU with an interactive CD-ROM about the university.

Adults can sign up for daily prize drawings for a College of Agriculture mug. The grand prize, to be chosen from daily winners, will be a year-long family membership to Living History Farms in Urbandale.

The ISU College of Agriculture display is on the second floor of the Agriculture Building. It will be open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.

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