• Article Photo. Third-grade students gather around a tractor to learn about farm implements.
    Third-grade students gather around a tractor to learn about farm implements.
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  • Article Photo. VS FFA member Caleb Svoboda speaks about his hogs.
    VS FFA member Caleb Svoboda speaks about his hogs.
  • Article Photo. Pork Producers members tell 3rd grade students about the products that come from hogs.
    Pork Producers members tell 3rd grade students about the products that come from hogs.
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  • Article Photo. Benton Community 3rd-grade students see a chicken up close at the annual Ag Day.
    Benton Community 3rd-grade students see a chicken up close at the annual Ag Day.
  • Article Photo. A Benton Community student pets a goat during 3rd Grade Ag Day.
    A Benton Community student pets a goat during 3rd Grade Ag Day.
  • Article Photo. Children pet a young calf.
    Children pet a young calf.
  • Article Photo. Petting a chicken..
    Petting a chicken..
  • Article Photo. Up close witih a young goat...
    Up close witih a young goat...
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Benton County third-grade students took turns visiting the Benton County Fairgrounds, where the Benton County Extension, with help from the Vinton-Shellsburg FFA and several volunteers,  helped educate the students about farm life. 

The students had a chance to pet goats, calves and chickens. They also heard presentations about tractors and tractor safety, grain planting, the products made from hogs and how farmers get milk from a dairy cow. 

The annual event has taken place for many years.