Shark Tank Episode

I came across a fascinating clip from a TVshow called "Shark Tank".  This clip shows the ingenuity, integrity and legacy of the American Farmer and I'd encourage you to check it out: http://www.ijreview.com/2015/01/240010-every-shark-shark-tank-turned-farmer-tree-t-pee-except-one/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=conservativedaily&utm_campaign=Culture

Enjoy!

Sheep Assignment

How much do you know about sheep?  Here are some resources to help you answer the following questions.
http://amhealthmaster.http.internapcdn.net/AMHealthMaster/DOCUMENT/SheepUSA/sheep-CaringForLandAndAnimals.pdf

http://amhealthmaster.http.internapcdn.net/AMHealthMaster/DOCUMENT/SheepUSA/Wool_Grades_and_the_Sheep_that_Grow_the_Wool_Scan.pdf

http://www.ranching-with-sheep.com/sheep-shearing.html

1.  What is the difference between a fine-wool breed of sheep and a coarse-wool breed of sheep?

2.  When is a good time to shear sheep?

3.  How much wool do you get off an average ewe?

4.  Why is wool a unique and an important fiber source (3 things)?

5.  Find 5 passages of scripture that talk about sheep and list them below:

6.  Select 1 of the 5 passages and explain the significance of the sheep mentioned in that passage.

*You may either print off these questions and answers or e-mail them to me at Andrew.Boersma@k12.sd.us

**Due Friday, January 30

Fun in the Sun

Last week the weather warmed up and we got outside for class!  We are studying horses with the Exploring SD Ag class and so we did a hands-on anatomy lesson where they labeled the parts of the horse.

 Never trust the camera to students!

 The junior high class has been studying outdoor survival.  They were split up into teams and had to treat given medical conditions, build shelter, and build fire.

 These pictures are of the "fire" portion of the assignment.  The first team to build a fire (using 1 match, dryer lent and wood they found) and roast a marsh-mellow on it, won.  Congratulations to Hannah, Shariah, EJ and Jade for winning the competition!

 The funny part of this assignment was that I (the teacher) was supposed to light a brush pile on fire while they were working on their fires.  I had a weed burner and diesel fuel and could not get a good fire started on the brush pile!  Over the weekend, there must have been some hot coals around the brush pile because it finally started on it's own.

Cold Start

 Happy New Year!  It has been a cold start to the semester with temps below zero and winds close to 60mph yesterday.  Students and staff are slowly getting back into the routine.

Our Animal Science and Exploring SD Ag classes were privileged to have Tyler Haun with us for a couple of classes this week.  Tyler's family has recently moved into the area and Tyler is a sophomore student at the University of Nebraska studying Animal Science.  Tyler has had a successful FFA career and talked to the students about FFA opportunities and livestock judging. 

Here is a picture from last fall reminding us that there is hope of green grass and warmer temperatures in the future!