Purdue Extension Service

Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Ag Days 2005

Vanderburgh County has been hosting Ag Days since 1986. This program was developed to allow 4th grade students to get a glimpse at from where they get their food, and all the numerous items that can be made from agricultural products.

Ag Days 2005 was held April 19-21, 2005 at the Vanderburgh 4H Center. Over 1400 students participated in the program over the three days.

Following are some photos taken during the Ag Days program. Click on the thumbnail to see a full-sized picture.

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Day 1, April 19 Day 2, April 20 Day 3, April 21

Day 1, April 19

Students are excited to be at Ag Days, but seem a little concerned about the odors...

Sheep and Sheep by-products

Beef and beef by-products

Soybeans

Soil Conservation

Swine

Math on the Farm

Dairy products, featuring NOLA, the robot cow.

Poultry

Rabbits are always a favorite.

Tractors

FFA students helping out

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Day 2, April 20

Our fearless leaders (Randy Brown and Rochelle Belt) hard at work.

Television station WTVW interviews some of our presenters.

Students are taped by camera crew, with Rochelle's guidance.

Swine demonstration; students show no fear in pig petting!

Pork products, ready to be sampled

"Because I'm a veterinarian, and I know what I'm talking about!" Dr. Jim explains how cows give milk.

Milk and other dairy products explained.

Master Gardeners prepare students to sample cheese.

Beef cattle

Beef products

Rabbits at the 4-H booth

FFA students ready to instruct our visitors

The sheep is as excited as the kids are!

Sheep by-products

Poultry exhibit

Soil Conservation

More uses for soybeans

Math on the Farm. How many bushels of corn can we get from one acre of land? How much does it cost to grow the corn? And how much money does the farmer get for each bushel? The students want to know!