• Article Photo. Third graders learn about a milk cow during Ag Day.
    Third graders learn about a milk cow during Ag Day.
  • Article Photo. The students learned how a planter works.
    The students learned how a planter works.
  • Article Photo. Karley Kenney shows the students her horse's
    Karley Kenney shows the students her horse's "elbow" on its front leg.
  • Article Photo. Students from Benton Community feed a goat during 3rd Grade Ag Day.
    Students from Benton Community feed a goat during 3rd Grade Ag Day.
  • Article Photo. This chart shows students which part of a hog various pork products come from.
    This chart shows students which part of a hog various pork products come from.
  • Article Photo. John Eden shows the students one of his rabbits.
    John Eden shows the students one of his rabbits.
  • Article Photo. Karley Kenney shows the 3rd graders what a horse can and can't see.
    Karley Kenney shows the 3rd graders what a horse can and can't see.
  • Article Photo. Jim Fawcett explains how a herbicide sprayer works.
    Jim Fawcett explains how a herbicide sprayer works.
  • Article Photo. Third graders took turns learning how a cow gives milk.
    Third graders took turns learning how a cow gives milk.

Hundreds of area third graders will learn about farming today during the annual Benton County Extension 3rd Grade Ag Day. 

The students saw cows, sheep, pigs, goats and horses up close -- many of them getting their first look at farm animals. Vinton-Shellsburg FFA members and Extension experts shared their knowledge about farm machinery and livestock. 

Third grade students from all over Benton County, including the Vinton-Shellsburg, Benton Community and Belle Plaine school districts participate in this event.