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Milk Maker's Fest

Date: 
04/21/2010 (All day)
Location: 
Northwest Washington Fair Grounds, 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA 98264

17th Annual Milk Maker's Fest
A Special Invitation to the Community

For the first time in Milk Makers Fest history, we are planning two free sessions of our Wednesday (4/21/10) program for an adult audience.  Learn about the Dairy Industry: its importance nutritionally and its impact to local agriculture, the environment, and Whatcom County's economy.

Please note:This is an adult education opportunity. No children in these tour sections please.

Participation is by reservation only Register Online Now

Or contact Cheryl at 360-354-1337or cdehaan@wcfarmfriends.com. Space is limited and on a first-come first-served basis. Make your reservation now!

TIME Group A - 12:15 to 1:30, Group B - 12:30 to 1:45
WHERE  Northwest Washington Fair Grounds, 1775 Front St., Lynden, WA  98264
Groups will meet at the Clock Tower by the Dairy Women's Booth

Each spring, first graders from throughout the county are invited to learn about the dairy industry firsthand by visiting a model farm set up at the Northwest Washington Fairgrounds.  The students visit six stations where they learn and experience:

    •  Where milk comes from and how cows are milked
    • The care and health of the calves and heifers
    • The Circle of Farming - what it takes to feed a cow and how everything that is done daily on a farm is in direct relationship to the end product - milk!
    • The importance of dairy products to a healthy diet
    • Releasing some energy by working their way through a giant hay maze and having an opportunity to meet other animals that might be found on a dairy farm (Not included in adult sessions.)
    • A tractor pulled wagon ride and scavenger hunt locating items that might be used or found on a dairy farm (Not included in adult sessions.) 

This event is sponsored by the Whatcom County Dairy Women with support from Farm Friends, Whatcom County Dairy Federation, Whatcom County Dairy Farmers and Industry Businesses. 

For more information, please call: Cheryl DeHaan - Milk Makers Fest Coordinator - 360-354-1337, cell 360-920-5452 or by email cdehaan@wcfarmfriends.com