Young agriculture ambassador inspires youth learning

By Joan Janzen

Agricultural Safety Week is the perfect opportunity to acknowledge the contributions of one of our youngest and most enthusiastic educators. Mady Adamson began sharing her agricultural knowledge in April 2021. She started by rolling out videos detailing agricultural practices. Now the Grade 4 student focuses on sharing agricultural knowledge with her peers and younger children.

Since April 2021, Grade 4 student Mady Adamson from Kindersley has been teaching her peers and younger children about agriculture and where their food comes from. PHOTO BY JOAN JANZEN

“I love sharing about agriculture because of how important an industry it is. I want to have a small part in helping people understand where their food comes from, and that starts with youth. They are always so fun and eager to learn,” she observed.

Mady uses every opportunity to help people learn. You may find her at an ag trade show, in a classroom, on a farm tour, at an ag dealership or as a guest at a public speaking event. No matter what the venue may be, she is up to the challenge.

“Every scenario is different, but what makes me the happiest is the excitement and willingness youth have toward learning. They want to know how things work and why,” she observed. She loves how youth engage in conversation, ask questions and share stories. These kinds of group projects make her visits “really fun.”

She may be young, but she has already become an accomplished public speaker who comes well prepared to every event. “I have a pretty good idea of what I am doing and what I need. Whoever is hosting me has always been great at explaining what they want, and we are able to work together to complete the rest,” she said.

Mady’s family also works together to help with material preparation and by putting together needed supplies. “They listen to me when I practice presentations,” she added.

There have been many special moments for Mady as she pursued her goals. “Sharing the story of where food comes from was my goal, and I think I achieved it,” she said. “I’m not the only one sharing this story, and that is what is important.”

She is joined by farmers, ranchers, support staff, researchers, industry workers, producers, retailers, dealers and safety experts who all share their expertise. There are so many people involved in agriculture who are telling their stories about where our food comes from.

“I have gone many places and worked with so many amazing people,” she said. “I love being able to scroll back on my social media and relive the moments. They have all been so positive!”

And Mady has been a big part of that positive experience. Thank you for all the amazing work you have done.