HANCOCK COUNTY, ILL. -- The following is a press release from the Hancock County Extension Center:
Over two hundred first graders from the local Hancock County elementary schools participated in the 7th Annual HCFB Down on the Farm Program which was held last week at the Hancock County Extension Center.
Students had the opportunity to visit seven different stations.
The day’s highlights included a hilarious skit, hayrack ride, petting zoo, equipment tour, moo moo masks, homemade butter, milk a cow, farm safety, and ice cream sandwiches.
Prairie Farms Dairy donated 200 cartons of milk. AC McCartney and Martin and Sullivan’s John Deere provided the machinery.
Matthew Starr, the HCFB Young Leader Chairman said, “We feel it is important for us to share our heritage and our way of life with the younger generations who may not have the opportunity to experience farm life. We want to provide a positive educational experience for children of all ages. We try and work together to make this program as fun as we possibly can!”
Over 20 Farm Bureau members donated their time and energy in making this annual event a success.
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