Animal Science Club Activities at Fair

Maddie Kuwada, an officer in the Animal Science Club, explains the operations of the milk booth at the N.C. State Fair. The video covers the setup, daily tasks like feeding and washing cows, milking processes, and educational activities. Emphasis is placed on safety and public interaction. The milk booth is a long-standing tradition that fosters bonding among members and promotes animal agriculture education.

What is the primary role of the Animal Science Club at the N.C. State Fair?

• To entertain visitors with animal shows

• To compete in livestock competitions

• To educate the public about animal agriculture

• To sell dairy products

What is the main task performed by the milk booth committee before the fair starts?

• Decorating the booth

• Training new members

• Setting up the exhibit

• Organizing promotional events

How do the club members ensure the cows have fresh food daily?

• By using automatic feeders

• By giving them grain

• By feeding them hay

• By providing fresh silage

What is done to the cows before the booth opens to the public each day?

• They are washed

• They are exercised

• They are given a health check

• They are fed extra silage

What tool do members learn to use during the milking process?

• A milking machine

• A milk claw

• A dairy pump

• A cow brush

Why is handwashing emphasized after milking?

• To prevent the spread of germs

• To keep the cows clean

• To prepare for the next task

• To maintain the equipment

What makes the milk booth a unique exhibit at the fair?

• It provides a hands-on educational experience

• It offers free milk samples

• It has the largest number of cows

• It features rare breeds of cows

What is a key tradition of the Animal Science Club at the fair?

• Running the milk booth

• Organizing a parade

• Hosting a dairy competition

• Selling animal products

What is a significant outcome of the fair for club members?

• Gaining media attention

• Bonding and sharing their passion for animal agriculture

• Increasing club membership

• Winning awards