From furry and feathered critters to the fruits of our forests and facts about food, West Virginia University will have something fun and fascinating for all ages during Family Day at the Farm Saturday, Oct. 5.

Sponsored by the WVU Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design and WVU Extension Service, the event will feature a wide range of hands-on activities and exhibits from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. at the Animal Sciences Farm on Stewartstown Road.

Activities will cover everything from the skills of service dogs, to sheep shearing demonstrations, the science of popcorn and examples of West Virginia’s natural history.

In addition, tasty, healthy snacks will be served throughout the event.

All students, parents, faculty, staff, and members of the Morgantown community and beyond are welcome to attend. For more information, visit: http://familydayatthefarm.wvu.edu/registration. Persons with disabilities may request accommodations through the Office of Accessibility Services at 304-293-6700.

Farm Credit of the Virginias has generously underwritten this event.

Farm Credit of the Virginias provides more than a billion dollars in financing to more than 9,000 farmers, agribusinesses, and rural homeowners in 96 counties in Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland. Farm Credit makes loans for home purchase and construction, land and farm purchases, equipment, farming expenses, and horse and livestock purchases. Other financial services available through Farm Credit are credit life insurance, crop insurance, and equipment leasing programs.

While limited parking is available at the Animal Sciences Farm, attendees are encouraged to take advantage of free, regular shuttle service from Area 81 located near the Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences Center and Mountaineer Station across the street from Applebee’s on Van Voorhis Road. For more information on transportation, parking, and to register, please visit the Family Day at the Farm site at http://familydayatthefarm.wvu.edu.

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law/09/24/13

CONTACT: Lindsay Willey, Public Relations Specialist, Davis College
304-293-2381, Lindsay.Willey@mail.wvu.edu

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