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For the better part of the day on May 13, a portion of the Dolores High School football field resembled a barnyard.<\/p>\n
Goats and chickens dotted the sidelines and pigs lounged in nearby pens as donkeys and horses stood nearby.<\/p>\n
Part of an annual event known as \u201cBarn Yard Day,\u201d the showcase sought to expose students to a variety of animals, while simultaneously providing an excuse to enjoy some spring sun.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe try to bring in at least one of every species that you find around,\u201d said Dolores High School agricultural teacher and FFA sponsor Jake Gordanier. \u201cIt\u2019s kind of a tradition. We\u2019ve done it every year.\u201d<\/p>\n
Those attending the event included several high school students, middle school students and elementary students. Daycare children had also attended the event in the past.<\/p>\n
\u201cKids like bringing their own animals from home to be able to do a show and tell with the younger kids,\u201d said Gordanier.<\/p>\n
A fun event to say the least, \u201cBarn Yard Day\u201d capped off a busy year for the high school\u2019s Future farmers of America and agricultural programs. In addition to fielding teams for several FFA competitions, the programs also hosted a variety of career development events and other activities.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s pretty active,\u201d said Gordanier of the local agricultural programs. \u201cWe have a lot of good kids.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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