East Fannin first graders get apple lesson during special day at Ag Center

  • Thaddeus King was among the East Fannin first graders who took part in Apple Day at the Fannin County School System Agriculture Facility. The day included learning the different tastes of different varieties.
    Thaddeus King was among the East Fannin first graders who took part in Apple Day at the Fannin County School System Agriculture Facility. The day included learning the different tastes of different varieties.
  • First grader A.J. Ellis tries different types of apples.
    First grader A.J. Ellis tries different types of apples.
  • East Fannin Elementary School first graders Danielle Anders, left, and April Messmore learn more about apples at Apple Day.
    East Fannin Elementary School first graders Danielle Anders, left, and April Messmore learn more about apples at Apple Day.
  • First grade students Addy Shepherd and Killian Dale from East Fannin Elementary School were able to discover more about apples.
    First grade students Addy Shepherd and Killian Dale from East Fannin Elementary School were able to discover more about apples.
  • Fannin County High School FFA member Nichole Pulliam, standing, helps first graders Brayden Sinyard, Liam Gibson, Kanoa Garland, Conner McElwaney, and Anson Fortner participate in Apple Day activities.
    Fannin County High School FFA member Nichole Pulliam, standing, helps first graders Brayden Sinyard, Liam Gibson, Kanoa Garland, Conner McElwaney, and Anson Fortner participate in Apple Day activities.
  • 4-H Agent Kate Phillips helped lead the instructions during Apple Day.
    4-H Agent Kate Phillips helped lead the instructions during Apple Day.

    Do you know how to determine which variety of apples is your favorite if there isn’t a sign posted above them at Mercier Orchards or the grocery store?
    Maybe you don’t, but East Fannin first graders do after Apple Day at the Fannin County School System Agriculture Center October 26.

    Students went through a rotation of learning stations where they learned how apples grow, the anatomy of apples, and how to use their senses to determine which kind would be their favorite. This included tasting various apples.

    The lessons were taught by Rhonda Matthews, 4-H Agent Kate Phillips, and members of the North Georgia Master Gardeners. Mercier Orchards donated the apples.