Habersham County Farm Bureau and the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair in Clarkesville on Friday held the annual Kids’ Farm Day.
During the event, 500 students from the county’s elementary schools rotated through educational stations
Nicole Karstedt discussed the dairy industry from the Georgia Mobile Dairy Classroom, while Luke Nunnally told students about showing goats. Other stations talked about cotton, peanuts, honey production, poultry, and the economic impact of farming.
The event is held annually on opening day of the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair, which runs through Sept. 17.
Virginia Webb of Clarkesville discusses how honeybees lay eggs.
Luke Nunnally discusses showing goats.
Students ask questions about peanuts and peanut products.
Kids' Farm Day's Gilbert Barrett talks with Cheryl Kowalsky, who is delivering student lunches.
Habersham County Commission Chairman Bruce Palmer watches as students learn about the state's dairy industry from Nicole Karstedt.
Habersham County Extension Coordinator Steven Patrick talks with students about the economic impact of agriculture.
Habersham County fourth-grade students learn about agriculture while taking part in hayrides around the fairgrounds.
Habersham County Commission Chairman Bruce Palmer and students listen to information about dairy farming.
Students crowd around an educational diorama during the Farm Bureau Kid's Farm Day at the Chattahoochee Mountain Fair.
Students learn about Georgia's cotton industry.
Students enjoy ice cream sandwiches while learning about Georgia's dairy industry.
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