The NCTA Campus in Curtis, NE will host the annual Animal Science Discover Day on May 29th from 9:00am to 3:30pm. This event is open to all youth aged 8-18 years old and offers a day full of activities focused on livestock production and careers. Participants will have the chance to attend workshops taught by animal science teachers covering topics such as meat science, calving simulation, horse IV, livestock skillathon, quiz bowl, zoonosis, animal welfare, and ag advocacy.
To make the sessions more engaging and interactive, participants will be divided into junior and senior tracts. The sessions are designed to provide valuable life skills in a relaxed atmosphere while also being fun. Parents and adults interested in the livestock industry are encouraged to register and join in on the activities.
Registration and payment can be done online by May 22 for $15 per participant, with late registrations costing $20 per participant. The price includes lunch provided by the Frontier County 4-H Council and Ag Valley Co-op. For more information about this exciting event, contact Kimberly at kimberly.cook@unl.edu.
This event is led by Nebraska Extension educators, UNL Animal Science professors, and NCTA teachers. It’s an excellent opportunity for youth to learn more about the livestock industry, prepare for competitions, develop important life skills and enhance their understanding of science, agriculture literacy and technology while exploring careers related to Animal Science. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity!
