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Events Promote Dairy Education, Industry

By Nathan Gregory

Mississippi State University will host two events this fall promoting agricultural education with an emphasis on dairy production.

A 5K Fun Run will be held Oct. 25 at the Joe Bearden Dairy Research Center in Oktibbeha County. Check-in will begin at 6 a.m., with the run starting at 6:30 a.m. The $20 registration fee includes a commemorative T-shirt and chocolate milk at the finish line. Participants of all ages are invited to run, walk or stroll through the dairy unit. Registration is open online until Oct. 10 at msuext.ms/5kfunrun.

LegenDairy Farm Friday is set for Nov. 7 from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., also at the dairy research center. Visitors will have the opportunity to take part in dairy tours, hands-on educational activities and games. Doughnuts and milk will be served. The program fee is $10, with free admission for teachers and children under the age of 2. Registration is required by Oct. 24. To register, visit msuext.ms/legendairy.

Source : msstate.edu

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