Education at the Binbrook Fair

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Councillor Tadeson was happy to spend part of the morning at the annual Binbrook Fair's Farm School, joining students from South Meadow Public School for a hands-on look at how a working farm runs.

First stop this year was Pulley the dairy cow. Pulley's home farm uses robotic milking - one of the ways local dairy operations have modernized in recent years.

Next up was Juno the beef cow. Cattle are social animals, and Juno was happy to demonstrate - caught here mid-cud, chewing away.

The chick station was, unsurprisingly, a favourite stop. Students got the chance to hold a chick and see how an incubator actually works.

Over at the sheep pen, students learned that a single sheep grows about 4 kg of wool a year. Shearing isn't just about the wool - it keeps sheep comfortable and helps prevent illness.

And the alpacas rounded out the morning, producing some of the softest fibre on the farm.

Thanks to the Binbrook Fair organizers and the Farm School team for a great morning of hands-on agricultural learning for Ward 11 students. The Councillor enjoys learning with the students each year.