Rocky Ag Society’s 2026 E.A.T Tour a great success

Students had the opportunity to churn butter during the visit.

“I saw many stages of whipped cream — some all over kids, some halfway to butter, some all the way into butter,” Hondebrink said. “It was cool to see kids’ eyes light up when they see how the food they eat comes from farms in their community.”

Throughout the day, students watched a roping demonstration and took part in a hands-on learning experience at Winchell Farm to see how grains are processed into products found at local grocery stores.

Students were also given a power-line safety demonstration by Blue Mountain Power Company. Hondebrink said many students were surprised to learn how dangerous live power lines can be.

Hondebrink also thanked sponsors who helped keep the tour free for students, including Rocky Credit Union, which provided treats. Paramount Resources also supported the event, helping ensure heavy oilfield traffic did not delay the tour.

2026 Educational Agricultural Tour near Rocky Mountain House. (Image Credit: Rocky Ag Society/Peggy Hondebrink)

E.A.T. tour could expand

Earlier this year, Hondebrink and agricultural society vice-president Cheryl Terpsma spoke with representatives from Lacombe County and Camrose County, both of which are exploring educational agriculture programs similar to E.A.T.

Hondebrink said she has remained in contact with Lacombe County, although no formal program has been adopted yet, to her knowledge.

“We gave them our best shot and tried to encourage them that it’s a really good thing to teach kids,” she said, adding today’s students will become tomorrow’s consumers.

The organization plans to bring the tour back again next year.

by Pattison Media

Rocky Ag Society’s 2026 E.A.T Tour a great success

E.A.T. tour could expand

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