Fourth graders from Ellsworth and Russell counties learned about life on the farm Oct. 9 during the annual Ag Day at the Dlabal Farm near Wilson

Despite the wind, all the children and presenters seemed to be have a good time. The students asked questions, laughed, clapped, and generally appeared engaged in the presentations.

Southwest Dairy Farmers Museum of Sulphur Springs, Texas brought a mobile education trailer. Along with the presenter came Jitterbug, a 7-year-old jersey dairy cow. The presenter explained the process of how the milk gets from the cow to the local grocery store. She also explained the care and diet of cows.

Jitterbug eats about 100 pounds of food a day and drinks about a bathtub full of water. Jitterbug also enjoys candy corn and other treats. Lots of smiles and giggles filled the farm as the presenter gave Jitterbug her candy corn treat.

The Smoky Hill Cattle Women grilled hamburgers for the students for lunch. Chips, apple slices, and milk or water were provided by Midway Extension, organizers of the event.

Cliff McDonald from Ellsworth’s Kirkham Michael talked about drone technology.

“Unfortunately due to the wind I can’t put a drone up today.” McDonald told the students.

In other presentations, Tiffinie and Monte Mai brought two of their cross breed show pigs and explained the animal’s care and diet, and all the products swine provide for us such as bacon and ham.

Morford Lavender Farm out of Kanopolis set up a station to educate the students about the importance of bees. Owner Jim Morford said,“There is 80-90 pounds of honey in one hive and it stays around 73 degrees in the winter.”

Nutrients for Life, a non-profit organization based in Washington, D.C., presented a station based on fertilizer science. The children received corn seed to take home and plant.

Equestrian Abby Janssen set up a station with her horse, a 4 year old gelding named Romeo. Abby and Romeo showed the kids about horse care. Janssen also showed the kids some tack and how it’s used.