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NewsApril 27, 2022
Cattlemen's Association hosts Farm Day at Flickerwood Arena
On Wednesday the Missouri Cattlemen's Association hosted its annual Farm Day at Flickerwood Arena in Jackson. Third graders and teachers from local schools attended the event to learn about aspects of farming including, forestry, animals, soil conservation and plants. Chairman of the Cattlemen's Association Farm Day event Butch Meier said the organization holds the event to educate young students on where their food comes from and the different types of farming.
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James Borowiak of the Missouri Department of Conservation teaches Jackson students about soil erosion using an interactive display. Erosion is caused by rain moving the soil from one place to another.
James Borowiak of the Missouri Department of Conservation teaches Jackson students about soil erosion using an interactive display. Erosion is caused by rain moving the soil from one place to another.
Allie Eifert holds a dairy calf so a Jackson Elementary student can pet it. Cows typically live between 15 and 20 years.
Allie Eifert holds a dairy calf so a Jackson Elementary student can pet it. Cows typically live between 15 and 20 years.
Austin Bodenstein holds a chicken for South Elementary students to pet after teaching them about poultry and eggs. Chickens swallow rocks to help break down food because they do not have teeth.
Austin Bodenstein holds a chicken for South Elementary students to pet after teaching them about poultry and eggs. Chickens swallow rocks to help break down food because they do not have teeth.
East Elementary third graders try to find the queen bee after learning about the importance bees have on our ecosystem. The students learned the different roles bees have in a colony and how big an average hive is.
East Elementary third graders try to find the queen bee after learning about the importance bees have on our ecosystem. The students learned the different roles bees have in a colony and how big an average hive is.
Orchard Elementary students take a snack break while learning about Agri Tourism and looking at Fennec foxes and a turtle. Fennec foxes are the smallest of all canids and are native to Africa and Arabia.
Orchard Elementary students take a snack break while learning about Agri Tourism and looking at Fennec foxes and a turtle. Fennec foxes are the smallest of all canids and are native to Africa and Arabia.
A South Elementary student pets Apple the dairy cow, while Melinda Morrison holds the cow still. Dairy cows are milked twice daily to empty their udders.
A South Elementary student pets Apple the dairy cow, while Melinda Morrison holds the cow still. Dairy cows are milked twice daily to empty their udders.
Roger Schwab teaches students about the different ways corn is used and what products have corn in their ingredients. Schwab said there are thousands of uses from corn including ethanol gasoline. 
Roger Schwab teaches students about the different ways corn is used and what products have corn in their ingredients. Schwab said there are thousands of uses from corn including ethanol gasoline. 
Amanda Aufdenberg teaches West Lane Elementary students about pork and how pigs are processed. One pig can produce 370 servings of pork.
Amanda Aufdenberg teaches West Lane Elementary students about pork and how pigs are processed. One pig can produce 370 servings of pork.
Andrew Puchbauer teaches West Lane students about where the different cuts of meat come from a beef cow. 99% of a cow is used after slaughter in meat and by-products and one cow can provide the leather for 144 baseballs.
Andrew Puchbauer teaches West Lane students about where the different cuts of meat come from a beef cow. 99% of a cow is used after slaughter in meat and by-products and one cow can provide the leather for 144 baseballs.
Susie Jahn explains the different uses we get from soybeans to Jackson Trinity students. A bushel of soybeans weighs 60 pounds and contains 27 pounds of protein. 
Susie Jahn explains the different uses we get from soybeans to Jackson Trinity students. A bushel of soybeans weighs 60 pounds and contains 27 pounds of protein. 
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On Wednesday the Missouri Cattlemen's Association hosted its annual Farm Day at Flickerwood Arena in Jackson. Third graders and teachers from local schools attended the event to learn about aspects of farming including, forestry, animals, soil conservation and plants. Chairman of the Cattlemen's Association Farm Day event Butch Meier said the organization holds the event to educate young students on where their food comes from and the different types of farming.

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