Local elementary schools get a close up lesson about animals and agriculture courtesy of Kings County Farm Bureau

By The Leader Staff
Grant Jones talks to Mrs. Lockwood's third-grade class from Island Elementary about animal husbandry.
Grant Jones talks to Mrs. Lockwood's third-grade class from Island Elementary about animal husbandry.
Photo by Gary Feinstein

Over 2,300 third graders from Kings County elementary schools got a first hand, up close view of Kings County agriculture during their annual Farm Day visit to the Kings Fairgrounds on Thursday morning, March 16.

The event, sponsored by the Kings County Farm Bureau, provided local youngsters from as far away as Kettleman City, Corcoran, and Lemoore to learn various aspects of the industry which is central to Kings County final success.

Mrs. Blair of P.W. Engvall leads her third grade class into the Kings Fairgrounds to start their Farm Day field trip.
Mrs. Blair of P.W. Engvall leads her third grade class into the Kings Fairgrounds to start their Farm Day field trip.
Photo by Gary Feinstein

Many of the students had little or no experience with animal husbandries and farm equipment, like tractors and crop-dusting helicopters.  That was soon remedied as a dozen stations were provided to help educate young people about the ways of farm life.

Petting stations, where the local youngsters could interact with animals, animals were one of the more popular stops on the field trip.

And when the tour was all over, students were treated to ice cream.

Mrs. Barcellos' third grade class pose in front of a tractor during their time at Farm Day.
Mrs. Barcellos' third grade class pose in front of a tractor during their time at Farm Day.
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