A day on the farm; Austin, Lyle students get to experience the world of ag up close (Photos)

Published 10:31 am Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Dean Sayles shows Sumner Elementary third-graders how cows are milked at the Raymond Sayles dairy farm south of Austin as part of the annual Elementary Farm Tour.  Photos by Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Dean Sayles shows Sumner Elementary third-graders how cows are milked at the Raymond Sayles dairy farm south of Austin as part of the annual Elementary Farm Tour. Photos by Eric Johnson/photodesk@austindailyherald.com

Paul Baessler talks to Sumner Elementary third-graders about the feed cows eat.

Paul Baessler talks to Sumner Elementary third-graders about the feed cows eat.

Sumner Elementary third graders Lev Werner, from left, Leo Hernandez, Oscar Blas and Jame Reh look at a newborn calf during the class’s visit

Sumner Elementary third graders Lev Werner, from left, Leo Hernandez, Oscar Blas and Jame Reh look at a newborn calf during the class’s visit