Today I had the privilege of going with Jason and all the other kinder students to Centennial Farm at the Orange County Fair Grounds. Just walking into the fairgrounds got me excited for the summer and the fair- the kids had such a great time when we went last and I can't wait to take them again!
After a nice ride on a yellow school bus, we arrived to the farm. We were divided into two groups. One group went with Farmer Richard and our group was with Farmer Val. Unfortunately I didn't get to go with Jason's group, but we both had a grand time.
First we saw pigs and cows in the small barn and then we saw a cow being milked. Did you know that a cow can produce up to 10 gallons of milk in one day (between am and pm milking)? That is a lot of milk.
Then we saw some amazing Oxen. I always thought Ox were a special breed of cow, but they are just male cows (bulls) that are trained to be working animals. Anyway, these brothers each weighed about 2,700 lbs. each! WOW!!
Next the groups learned about chickens and their off spring. They even got to hold a 2 week chick. The kids just loved this experience and squealed with delight!
Then the group got to plant radish seeds and bring them home. We should have some radishes by the end of May!
Next we visited many animals in their pens. We saw pigs and piglets (look how big that momma is), goats, cows, chickens and more!
Jason got a little nudge and snuggle from the cow. It caught him by surprise, but was a good story to tell later!! All in all, it was a very special day at the farm!
Today I had the privilege of going with Jason and all the other kinder students to Centennial Farm at the Orange County Fair Grounds. Just walking into the fairgrounds got me excited for the summer and the fair- the kids had such a great time when we went last and I can't wait to take them again!
After a nice ride on a yellow school bus, we arrived to the farm. We were divided into two groups. One group went with Farmer Richard and our group was with Farmer Val. Unfortunately I didn't get to go with Jason's group, but we both had a grand time.
First we saw pigs and cows in the small barn and then we saw a cow being milked. Did you know that a cow can produce up to 10 gallons of milk in one day (between am and pm milking)? That is a lot of milk.
Then we saw some amazing Oxen. I always thought Ox were a special breed of cow, but they are just male cows (bulls) that are trained to be working animals. Anyway, these brothers each weighed about 2,700 lbs. each! WOW!!
Next the groups learned about chickens and their off spring. They even got to hold a 2 week chick. The kids just loved this experience and squealed with delight!
Then the group got to plant radish seeds and bring them home. We should have some radishes by the end of May!
Next we visited many animals in their pens. We saw pigs and piglets (look how big that momma is), goats, cows, chickens and more!
Jason got a little nudge and snuggle from the cow. It caught him by surprise, but was a good story to tell later!! All in all, it was a very special day at the farm!
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