Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Youngsters enjoy Farm Day at CCES


Crittenden County Elementary School fourth-graders soaked up a plethora of extra knowledge Tuesday during Farm Safety Day. Not all presentations were related to agriculture – some others included a discussion of electricity safety and rides in a bucket truck from Kenergy Corp., a cancer discussion and nutrition information – but one of the favorite stations was the goat display. Wade and Sue Buntin brought four of their goats to discuss raising the livestock for dairy and meat production, but the children were most interested in petting, even milking the animals. Above, one of the fourth-graders takes at turn at the milk bucket with Sue Buntin's help. Many of the presentations were made possible by the county's UK Cooperative Extension Service.