walk this way

The Farm Walk on Sunday April 27 drew students, faculty, staff and families to see the livestock and activities presented by the Agriculture department. The event took place in front of the Agriculture Science building and was comprised of a curcuit of sights, ranging around the hills where the animals are penned. Some of the activities that were available were face-painting, sheep shearing, a pie-eating contest and a barbecue where visitors could eat. Animals such as cows, goats, chickens, a donkey, horses, and a fully grown lizard were attractions for adults and children alike, with experts there to educate them about how the animals live. The event was held to provide funds for the department and its programs, raising roughly $11,000. Informational booths were also present, for the first time, at the annual event, representing various student groups. Mounted sheriffs volunteered for the day and the several of the students who ran the event donated their time for more than twelve hours to make it a rich experience for those who came. Buses were provided to shuttle visitors to the Farm Walk as the campus also played host to the monthly Vintage Market.