NEWBERRY COUNTY — Ten local youths participated in Newberry County 4-H’s Dairy Boot Camp on June 7 where they were introduced to the dairy industry by Clemson Extension Dairy Agent Tina Horn.
She taught the kids the difference in a dairy cow and a beef cow, common dairy breeds and colors, cow parts, basic care, and potential career options.
Campers were given a blind taste test to see if they could determine the difference in plain yogurt and Greek yogurt, white cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese, and skim, whole, and buttermilk. They got to make fresh butter, homemade ice cream, and even silly putty out of yogurt.
During lunch, they learned about the dairy food group and why we need those nutrients to stay healthy. Before heading off on a field trip, youth summarized what they had learned with a game of Dairy Jeopardy. They ended the day with a trip to Bush River Jerseys Dairy Farm where farmer Tammie Doran gave them the grand tour of the “maternity ward” and they got to watch cows being milked on the rotary milker.
Contact 4-H Agent Alana West at awillin@clemson.edu or 803-276-1091 extension 111 or visit www.clemson.edu/extension/newberry/4h/index.html for more information.