Posted on 12/2/2024
At Nate Smith’s Optimal Auto Care in Santa Cruz, we’re passionate about serving our community both on and off the road. Recently, I stepped away from the shop for a day to take part in something truly special: Monterey County’s Farm Day at the Salinas Rodeo Grounds. Alongside my trusty Border Collie, Gordy, I joined other local ranchers and farmers to help bring the world of agriculture to life for third graders from across the region. It was a refreshing change of pace, filled with the laughter and curiosity of young minds discovering the hard work and joy behind farming. This annual event is held for all third graders in Monterey County, bringing agriculture to life for thousands of young students. It’s a big event with three locations each year—Salinas, King City, and Monterey—ensuring every third grader can experience it. Each Farm Day features stations where the kids learn about different aspects of farming, from crops to livestock. I was ther ... read more