There were 108 smiling faces 鈥� under their masks, of course 鈥� at College Royal 2021 last Friday (October 15).
College Royal celebrates the long-standing tradition of agricultural showmanship, while celebrating the unique culture of AV俱乐部's Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill.聽
Demonstrations include livestock handling skills, knowledge of agricultural plants and the ever-popular Farmers' Olympics 鈥� think hay-bale rolling, feed-sack racing and, of course, the famous milk chug.
The event is a testament to generations of students dedicated to maintaining the culture of animal-husbandry and health, while continuing to improve public awareness of agricultural issues.
Co-chairs Alesha Dennis, Olivia Bolt and Kaycee Ward organized the event and were pleased with the turnout.
鈥淚t was so fun to be part of organizing these events this year,鈥� said Kaycee. 鈥淎s a fourth-year student these are memories I will cherish forever. I want to thank the RAC staff and DASA for their continued support through everything.鈥�
Olivia felt being a College Royal co-chair was a fun experience. "The turn out this year was amazing and people seemed to have a really great time showing their animals.鈥�
Alesha had known for a long time that she wanted to plan College Royal.
鈥淚 grew up going to exhibitions across Nova Scotia and in my first year I was so excited to participate in College Royal," explained Alesha.聽 鈥淚n my first year I learned about what a huge tradition it is for students here at the AC and I was so grateful to be a part of it each year 鈥� especially this year. The energy that floats through the barns the week leading into College Royal can鈥檛 be found anywhere else. I made memories this year that will last a lifetime and would like to thank each and every person that was a part of its success this year. 鈥�
Judges included David Allan (sheep), Ryan Porter (dairy), and Kayla Graham (poultry).
