Life on the farm

A variety of animals such as cattle, chicken, goats, horses and sheep can be found on the farm and Equestrian Center.

Pierce College recently hosted Agriculture Field Day 2012– designed to assist middle and high school students in their career path through college– at the Equestrian Center on Nov. 14 for Future Farmers of America.

During the seasonal transition from fall to spring, students can observe live births on the farm. Three newborn black Angus calves are frolicking close to their mothers. The goats are expected to give birth within the next few weeks, according to Dominic Gasperi, the general foreman. Gasperi will be moving the goats into the Goat Barn as a safety precaution.

Four fields of winter oats, which are used to feed the cows, have been planted and will be growing through the winter cold, setting up the farm for next year’s feeding.

Once named Clarence W. Pierce School of Agriculture, Pierce College continues to teach the art and science of farming since 1947.

Story by: Kristen Aslanian