April 16th, 2013

Today we went to Holter Holstein Dairy Farm to get a tour and learn more about the farm. The farm is about 40 minutes away from Athens. First we saw the office where the paperwork for registering each coq is handle. Next we went to look at the barn where the calves. We learned when the cows are artificially inseminated, how long they will give milk, and what they do after they can't give milk. There are also a lot of regulations when it comes to the milk they produce. We also saw the dairy parlor where the cows are milked. At the end, we sampled some ice cream that they are going to start producing and selling. I think a dairy farm would be a very interesting place to work!

April 18th, 2013

Today we went to the compost facility, and we were suppose to go on a tour but our tour guide did not show up. Dr. Holben gave us a brief overview of what they do at this facility, and where the compost goes when its ready. We also discussed our plans for the locavore brunch next week, and I'm looking forward to it!