Discover the Exciting World of Livestock: A Hands-On Experience at Animal Science Discover Day
The annual Animal Science Discover Day is inviting all young people aged 8-18 to participate in a day filled with exciting activities that focus on livestock production and careers. This event will take place on May 29th from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at the NCTA Campus in Curtis, NE.
During the day, participants will have the opportunity to attend workshops taught by animal science teachers, covering topics such as meat science, calving simulation, horse IV, livestock skillathon, quiz bowl, zoonosis, animal welfare, and ag advocacy. The sessions are designed to be fun and engaging while providing valuable life skills in a relaxed atmosphere.
To make things more interactive, participants will be divided into junior and senior tracts to allow for more in-depth learning experiences. Parents and adults interested in the livestock industry are encouraged to register and join in on the activities.
Registration and payment can be done online by May 22 for $15 per participant, with late registrations costing $20 per participant. The price includes lunch provided by the Frontier County 4-H Council and Ag Valley Co-op. For more information about this exciting event, contact Kimberly at kimberly.cook@unl.edu.
The sessions will be led by Nebraska Extension educators, UNL Animal Science professors, and NCTA teachers. This event is an excellent opportunity for young people to learn more about the livestock industry, prepare for competitions, and develop important life skills while enhancing their understanding of science
