SCHOOLBOYS OWN FARM

Students at Harrow Public School participate in an innovative out-of-school activity by working on the school's farm. Under the guidance of a farm manager, they engage in various farmyard tasks, learning about both mechanized and manual labor. The farm is a thriving operation with a dairy herd producing milk for the school and a variety of livestock, including hens and pigs. This hands-on experience serves as an open-air classroom, offering students insights into modern farming practices.

What unique activity are the boys at Harrow Public School involved in?

• Organizing school events

• Managing the school's farm

• Running a local business

• Participating in a sports team

How many volunteers are involved in the farm activities at Harrow Public School?

• 400

• 300

• 100

• 200

What type of dairy herd is maintained at the school's farm?

• Jerseys and Guernseys

• Holsteins and Ayrshires

• Shorthorns, Ashers, and Friesian crosses

• Brown Swiss and Milking Shorthorns

Approximately how much milk is produced daily by the school's farm?

• 100 gallons

• 150 gallons

• 75 gallons

• 50 gallons

What additional animals are mentioned as part of the farm's production?

• Cows and horses

• Hens and pigs

• Sheep and goats

• Ducks and geese