Simply Natural Creamery Field Trip

Join us August 15, 2024 - 8:30am-4:30pm for a field trip to Simply Natural Creamery in Ayden NC for youth aged 8 to 14.

This field trip will provide hands on learning about where milk comes from, the care that goes into the cows and the process for milk production. They will also have the chance to interact with farm animals, particularly cows. They can pet, feed and sometimes milk a cow under supervision. Being on the farm they will be exposed to sights, sounds and smells of rural farm life. It helps them to connect with nature and gain appreciation for the environment and sustainable farming practices.

Visiting a dairy farm can also reinforce the inportance of consuming dairy products as part of a balanced diet.

Farm visits can also teach kids important life skills such as teamwork, problem- solving and the appreciation for hard work. They may witness farmers engaging in various farm tasks and understand the efforts required to maintain a working farm.

This field trip will include a wagon ride around the farm, tour of the milking parlor, petting calves and milking a simulated cow. We will wrap up the day with a sample of ice cream made on the farm.

Registration is not complete until your child is enrolled in NC 4-H for the 2024 program year. The link to do that is https://v2.4honline.com/ . We will gladly help you complete your online registration and 4-H Enrollment. Please feel free to call us at 252-232-2262, and we will walk you through the process.

Registration may be paid online through eventbrite or you may pay with cash or check. Cash and check payments need to be received within five days of your registration. If you are paying by check please make it payable to NCSU, and mail it to NCCE 120 Community Way Barco NC 27917.

If you need accommodations for persons with disabilities please contact Tom Harrell at (252) 232-2262 or by email at tom_harrell@ncsu.edu no later than 10 business days prior to class.