Today we went to fourth grade Ag Day. It was put on by the Buhler High FFA students, and allowed us to learn about farming.
Our first stop was at the Bartel farm. While we were there, we saw rabbits and chickens, and learned about how they are shown. We also got to see Dr. Dick, a veterinarian, explain different animal parts. He brought all kinds of animals and animal parts in preservation jars. We got to see a cow's eyeball, a dog's brain, kittens and puppies that were preserved. We also got to learn about animal nutrition.
From there we went to the Pauls farm. A man from Yoder Meats taught us all about the different cuts of meat. The meat around big bones is less tender, and around smaller bones is more tender. He even brought summer sausage for us to try. It was yummy! We got to see the water conservation model and learn about water conservation and pollution. From there we went to a horse demonstration, where we learned how they prepare for shows. Then we got to pet a horse!
After lunch at the high school, we went to Gaddert's. While we were there we learned how corn is planted and harvested, about animal skins and antlers, and about farm safety. During the farm safety presentation, we got to see what would happen if you got caught in the PTO shaft of a tractor. The high schoolers put a dummy on the shaft, and then turned it on. We talked about how to stay safe on the farm, a very important lesson for all Kansas children!
We loved Ag Day. It was a lot of fun and allowed us to learn about agriculture. Thank you to all of our parent helpers, presenters, and high school students and teachers who made Ag Day possible! Stay tuned for pictures from our field trip!
