“FUN FACTS ABOUT CALIFORNIA DATES,” FREE EDUCATION PAMPHLETS ARE OFFERED TO LOCAL SCHOOLS, EDUCATORS

CDAC Also Invites Field Trips to Date Gardens or Dates

Delivered to Classrooms

 

INDIO, CA. – (September 28, 2006) Now in its fourth printing, “Fun Facts about California Dates,” a bold, colorful education pamphlet for school age children, developed by the California Date Administrative Committee (CDAC), is again available for teachers and educators this school year. 

A variety sampler of dates may be requested for students to enjoy during their study of California Dates.  Local teachers may also arrange for field trips to a date garden through the CDAC, with transportation to be provided by the schools.  For more information, please call (760) 347-4510.

Over the past four years, more than 60,000 pamphlets were distributed at no charge to local elementary, middle and high schools, as well as to schools and nutrition education programs across California and the United States including Iowa, Florida, North Carolina, Hawaii, New York, New Mexico, Ohio, Louisiana, and Colorado.

The five-by-five, tri-fold pamphlet gives children a brief look at the history of dates, how dates are grown and harvested, why they are good for you, and how they get along with many other foods.  A crossword puzzle and word scramble gives kids a chance to use the information in the pamphlet to figure out a special message.  The answers to the puzzle and other information about the California Date industry may be found on the CDAC website at www.DatesAreGreat.com.

            Using the bright and bold date garden artistry of Lexi Keck, a local student whose family owns Hadley’s Date Gardens, the pamphlet is eye-catching and appealing to children.  Graphic artist Becky Barrett designed the pamphlet printed on a recycled felt-finish paper, making it even more tactile and child-friendly. The pamphlet is aimed at children aged 6 to 12 years old, but is suitable for all ages.

            As part of the CDAC’s efforts to educate youngsters about the California date industry, schools and educators may request a quantity of the pamphlets, free of charge, for use in the classroom.  For an order form or more information about the “Fun Facts about California Dates,” contact the CDAC office at (760) 347-4510 or 800-223-8748 or visit online at www.DatesAreGreat.com. 

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