Deliver Day: Peaches Pops

Wow - after many weeks of anticipation, the day finally arrived!  Peaches, a Berkshire female pig, gave birth to her litter on Thursday, February 21, 2013.  It was an exciting event!   Many students, faculty, and parents enjoyed watching the birth in-person while nearly 250 people streamed a live view via the internet.  The viewing audience spanned from the East Coast of the U.S. to the West Coast.  We even had viewers across the pond in England!

Just before 7:00 PM, after the conclusion of our FFA Greenhand Ceremony during National FFA Week, Peaches gave birth to her first piglet.  By 9:00 PM, the last piglet, a boy (boar) was born.  This was Peaches' second litter.  All were healthy, spunky, and full of life!

February 16 - 23 was a celebratory week for over 557,000 youth in grades 7-12 across the nation in honor of National FFA Week. For those who may not be familiar with the youth leadership organization, the FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

Agricultural Science Education at Cumberland Valley prepares students for successful careers and a lifetime of informed choices in the global agriculture, food, fiber and natural resources systems.  Through agricultural science education, students are provided opportunities for leadership development, personal growth and career success. Agricultural science education instruction is delivered through three major components: Classroom & Laboratory Instruction, Supervised Agricultural Experience, and FFA – which is the youth leadership development organization.