Students experience agriculture up close: milk, eggs and more!

Students experience agriculture up close: milk, eggs and more!

Gmunden, Österreich - The farm as a place of learning: Around 100 pupils discovered the world of agriculture up close during an exciting “School at the farm” campaign in Puchkirchen. Various stations were set up on the farm, which offered young visitors a deep insight into agriculture and should raise awareness of the origin of our food. The focus was particularly on dairy farming and chicken maintenance.

The first station led the children into the cowshed, where they could understand the path of milk from the cow to the breakfast table. Here they not only learned what cows eat and how important the correct feeding for milk production is, but were also allowed to shake butter themselves and taste them fresh to bread. The farm educators clearly explained the way of life of the cows, the circulation from grass to meat and vividly answered child -friendly questions, such as the smell of silofutter.

insights into dairy farming

Milk production is not only a central topic in agriculture, but also an important economic factor in Austria and Germany. According to current information, around 3.7 million dairy cows are kept in Germany, and the country is one of the largest milk producers in the EU. Regions with a high proportion of grasslands are particularly known for the keeping of dairy cows, with Bavaria and Lower Saxony having most dairy farms. Interestingly, in Germany, 87 percent of the dairy cows have access to open running stables where they can move freely. [Agriculture.de] are designed and what advantages they offer for animal welfare.

In open box runs that are considered a predominant form of husbandry, cows can not only lie comfortably, but also receive sufficient fresh feed and water, which significantly increases their feel -good status. Cows also have their preferences when it comes to the weather. At high temperatures or frost, they often prefer to stay in the stable. This aspect of animal-friendly attitude emphasized the educators, who ensured increased awareness of the children on the subject of cows and their needs.

chickens and eggs - another highlight

The educational tour also led the students to the second station, the chicken run, where they could learn everything about egg production and the various forms of husbandry. It was explained which ingredients have eggs, how they are produced and how to recognize fresh eggs. An exciting experiment for egg control caused great interest among the youngest participants in the event.

Overall, such projects not only promote the knowledge of the children about agriculture, but also make a bridge to a sustainable lifestyle. Hard owners and agricultural educators emphasize how important it is to bring young people close to food production and to show them the importance of responsible use of animals and resources.

These initiatives are important to strengthen and support awareness of agriculture - a task that will certainly play an even greater role in the next few years, not only in Austria, but also throughout the EU.