First- and second-graders learn how dairy cows are milked.
Always a fun and educational way to teach young students about agriculture, Alfred State once again hosted Kiddie Ag Day on Sept. 22.
Participating schools included Alfred-Almond, Andover, Scio, Bath, Bolivar-Richburg, Canaseraga, Cuba-Rushford, and Genesee Valley.
During the day, approximately 500 first- and second-graders toured the college farm, learning about vegetable production, milk production, horses, and other small animals and agriculture in general. Alfred State Agriculture and Veterinary Technology Department students served as tour guides for the event.
Dr. Phil Schroeder, chair of the department, said Kiddie Ag Day was a great success.
“The weather was beautiful, the kids were awesome, and our students did an outstanding job teaching the children about where their food comes from,” he said.
