Jonathan Hartman of the Frontier Culture Museum gives a demonstration of shaping wood on a shave horse to first grade students. From left, Emma Armstrong, Sarai Oliff, Samuel Higley, Calvin Springer and teacher Mariam Foster watch closely. (Recorder photos by Tammy Minnigh)
From left, HCPS superintendent Dr. Drew Maerz, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Matthew Lohr, Ag teacher Jen Neil, Delegate Chris Runion, VCE 4-H extension agent Benjamin Hindman, and school board chair Jason Wilfong pose for pictures at the start of Ag Day.
Justin Rexrode, park manager of Hayfields State Park, shows Highland Elementary preschool students different animal furs, pelts, and skulls.
Emily Donaldson gave a sheep shearing demonstration as preschoolers looked on. (Recorder photos by Tammy Minnigh)
Virginia Secretary of Agriculture Matthew Lohr gave the opening address during the FFA and 4-H Ag Day event.
In the distance, Emmalee Edwards of the Virginia Cooperative Extension office in Augusta County starts off a 4-H camp game in which the students must make a ramp from sections of pipe to transport the ball without touching it.
FFA student Amelia Good explains the parts of a sunflower to elementary students during Ag Day.
Julie Dunson brought her horse Snowy to the Agriculture and Natural Resources Day at Highland County Public Schools. Preschoolers enjoy petting the patient horse.