MEDIA ADVISORY/PHOTO OPPORTUNITY

STUDENTS CELEBRATE THE FRUITS & VEGETABLES OF THEIR LABOUR.

Lacombe, AB (June XX, 2014) A group of budding young foodies are ready to show off their Little Green
Thumbs Harvest on Thursday June 12
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in Lacombe, Alberta.

In its commitment to building a genuine understanding and appreciation of the impact agriculture has on
lives, Ag for Life together with Host Partner, ReThink Red Deer, and local elementary and high schools will
come together to celebrate their Little Green Thumbs harvest with a garden-grown pizza party.

This first-annual event will include pizza making with local chefs using student-grown garden ingredients; a
festival market showcasing composting, aquaponics, seed planting, garden-green inspired refreshments,
Commemorative walkway: Little Green Thumbs Thumbs of Fame and more.

Little Green Thumbs is such a great way for students to enjoy fresh food, to understand where food comes
from and why its important for them to have this information, says David Sprague, CEO of Ag for Life.
Were thrilled to be able to put support behind ReThink Red Deer and the delivery of this initiative.

Quote ReThink Red Deer

WHEN: Thursday June 12, 2014
Event begins at 10:00 am 2:15 pm.
Media are recommended to attend the Festival Market: 12:30 pm 1:20 pm

WHERE: Ecole Lacombe Composite High School
5628 56 Ave
Lacombe, AB
Directions: Go north on 58 street from Highway 12. Turn right at the four way stop, the corner
of 58 street and 56 Avenue. One block east puts you at our front doors. Visitor parking is
available on the west side of the school.

WHAT: Photo and interview opportunities. Releases have been arranged to permit
interviews and photographs of select students and teachers

WHO: Agriculture for Life CEO, David Sprague
Little Green Thumbs Coordinator, Chris Guilbeault
Lacombe Composite High School, Terrace Ridge Elementary School, and Aspen Heights
Elementary School students and teachers

Little Green Thumbs

The Little Green Thumbs program helps young people understand where food comes from and the impact
fresh food has on their health, the environment and their community through active participation in
classroom gardening. Indoor gardens are living classrooms that make learning concepts such as nutrition,
sustainable food systems and agriculture literacy exciting and relevant.





For further information please contact:

RSVPs are kindly requested for this event

Luree Williamson
Ag for Life, Director, Development and Communications
403-862-5688
lwilliamson@agricultureforlife.ca