Students will learn about specialty livestock, which includes animals like goats, llamas, alpacas, and rabbits. These animals are raised for various purposes, such as producing milk, wool, and meat. Students will be introduced to simple vocabulary such as “livestock,” “fiber,” and “dairy.” They will discover interesting facts, like how
goats can produce milk that is used to make cheese and how alpacas have soft wool that is used for making clothes. The lesson will also highlight the economic
importance of these animals to local farmers and the community. This lesson will help students appreciate the diversity of livestock and the valuable contributions they
make to our daily lives. Presented by the Peoria County Farm Bureau.