Using Social Media to Educate Youth on The Origins of Their Food What is the SLO County Ag Education Committee? The San Luis Obispo Agricultural Education Committee is a local, non-profit organization whose main goal is to educate children and youth on the importance of agriculture and where their food originates from. The Committee organizes programs like the Great AgVenture to enhance students’ and teachers’ involvement and knowledge of agriculture. They also believe that “…understanding our food source is the first step in decreasing childhood obesity. By teaching our children where food originates, children can make better food choices.” Ag Education Committee Facebook The Committee’s Facebook page is easy to find when searching for “ag education committee.” They are somewhat active on Facebook compared to larger organizations and their posts contain relevant information about what the organi...