FFA Farmer for a Day on exhibit at Oley Fair

Roxanne Richardson - Berks-Mont News These boys were having fun being a farmer for the day. They were part of Friedens Lutheran Child Care Center. The children enjoyed the animals, tractors, and were on their way to catch an act by a ventriloquist.
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The Farmer for a Day exhibit is organized by Oley FFA students. Four students will be recognized on Saturday for leadership abilities.
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The tent is designed to give children a glimpe into the ways of agriculture.
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On par with previous years, children will have the opportunity to pet and hold live chicks.
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Rabbits and chicks will be featured inside of the tent to offer children a hands-on experience while they are at the Oley Fair.

PUBLISHED: September 18, 2015 at 4:38 p.m. | UPDATED: August 22, 2021 at 3:46 a.m.

The Farmer for a Day Tent will be set up and available for the young attendees throughout the weekend at the Oley Community Fair.

The exhibit is designed as a fun interactive for children and gives a sneak pick into the ways of agriculture.

Children will have the chance to pet and hold live chicks and rabbits, as well as picking apples, finding eggs and potatoes.

Farmer for a Day is organized by Oley Vally FFA students.

Four FFA students who display leadership regarding the FFA Farmer for a Day exhibit will be awarded the Ralph E. and Mabel D. Baus Memorial Award.

This award will be presented at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19.

The Oley Fair concludes Saturday night, Sept. 19.

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