Photo essay: Calling Dr. Dolittle

Spring brings new life, new interests and new responsibilities to the Pierce College Farm

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Nestled between the fast-paced campus and the San Fernando Valley’s equivalent to a quintessential English countryside, visiting the Pierce Farm is like stepping back in time.

The modern agricultural science behind the farm is hiding just under the surface of this sprawling collection of livestock, farm equipment and and dedicated staff.

Students, staff and faculty all share the work load of the full-time, full-functioning farm and we all enjoy the fruits of their labor.

Live births, growing crops and rolling hills of green sprawl across the western side of campus providing a serene escape from the high tempo of activity throughout the academic community here at Pierce.

Providing fresh vegetables, fresh air, and a fresh perspective, the farm offers a unique and invigorating view of not only our little corner of Woodland Hills, but of the entire valley.

Visit now and witness the next generation of farm animals being born.

LONELY ONE: A lone burro waits quietly in a pen at the Equestrian Center for someone to purchase him during the Bureau of Land Management's Adop-A-Horse and/or Burro event.

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GOOD OLE' BOY: Art DiGrazia, wild horse and burro operations specialist (BLM California Desert District), speaks with potential buyer Audrey Schwartz at the Adopt-A-Horse and/or Burro event.

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HAY IS FOR HORSES: Josh Evans brings an afternoon snack of hay to the horses living at the Pierce Farm Equestrian Center on Feb. 16. Evans cares for many of the animals housed on campus.

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CHEESE: Goats greet anyone who approaches as they gather in one of the many pens at the farm's Equestrian Center. Mothers are expected to give birth throughout the next few weeks.

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GOT MILK?: After being welcomed by students into this world several days ago, a newborn calf is gently nuzzled by its grazing mother yesterday at the Pierce College Farm while waiting for its next meal.

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