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OSU
agriculture embraced at Ag Day
Students enjoy
mechanical bull-riding, free meat samples, live music at annual Ag Day
Majeed Badizadegan
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If
students were anywhere near the MU quad Tuesday, chances are they heard
the twanging sound of bluegrass music filling the air.
The music was part of OSU's annual Ag Day, a showcase of college of
agriculture science clubs, students and their achievements.
Those who decided to stop by the quad were able to enjoy a mechanical
bull, race a push lawn mower, watch horse riders demonstrate a game of
polo, or just relax and eat a barbecue lunch.
Event organizer Hank Keogh, a member of the agriculture executive
council, was pleased by the number of students attending the event.
"The functionality and the way things looked turned out very
nice," Keogh, a senior in horticultural science, said.
Future Farmers of America students visiting from high schools also took
part in Ag Day's events.
"We want to welcome them to college," Keogh said. "We
have here all the clubs they can be a part of so they can experience OSU
to a greater level."
Over 20 booths were available, welcoming students and faculty. The
"[It's] awesome music," said Bobby Brett, a junior in
fisheries and wildlife sciences. "We couldn't have asked for better
music."
Keogh said that last year the event did not have a band, so it was nice
to have live music.
There were also tractors on display at the event.
"In past years, we were able to get more tractors here," said
James Cassidy, an instructor of soil science in the department of crop
and soil sciences.
Cassidy was present at the Organic Growers booth, which sold onions and
other plants, and also attracted new members for their club.
"We signed up and recruited 14 people," Cassidy said.
Other events included free meat samples and the availability of cake
modeled after layers of soil.
One student noted that Ag Day promotes the college of agriculture and
various agricultural student organizations.
The warm weather added to the fun students and faculty had during the
event.
"The weather is really nice, and I really love country music, so
[the band] just naturally drew me in," said Michael Heckert, a
freshman in pre-engineering physics.
Keogh said the event is designed to provide an opportunity for clubs to
demonstrate their activities and accomplishments.
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