Comments on: Getting up close, personal with a college farm

By: Laura Ohler

Laura Ohler — Sat, 04 Oct 2014 05:17:32 +0000

In 1979 I took a sheep management class at PCC Rock Creek. For trimming the sheeps feet at that time they put a steel grate in the winter barn, when the sheep walked on it to get fed their feet were trimmed a little every day. The urine and pooh fell through the holes in the grate and then in the spring they would lift up the grate with a tractor or bulldozer and use the manure for gardening. I am wondering if you still use that system or if you are doing something else. We will soon be building a shelter for our alpacas and I thought maybe we could use that system. Please let me know at your convenience. Thankyou, Laura OHler

By: Barbara Linn

Barbara Linn — Tue, 27 May 2014 16:42:31 +0000

When I started at PCC in 2009 and first came to the Rock Creek campus I could not believe my good fortune at being assigned to work on the westside campus. I loved to start my day with a greeting from the animals. They helped me think through many planning challenges on the campus. The animals are a key part of the Rock Creek persona.

By: Kim

Kim — Thu, 10 Apr 2014 21:31:11 +0000

NOOOOO…. not Emmy…. may she enjoy the green pastures that she now is young again in.

She was a great horse. I will try to come by and meet the handsome male.

By: Russell

Russell — Fri, 28 Mar 2014 13:59:47 +0000

I worked in the Rock Creek Grounds Dept for several years before moving to Sylvania. It was such a joy to arrive each day and see the many animals at the Farm. During lambing and calving season, it was exciting to welcome new faces to the flock/herd. Come soon and see the legendary Lamb Races, the daily Dog Parade, see cats in their natural environment at the Cat Viewing Window, see the World’s Fastest Jersey Cow or visit with Terry the Farm Manager and his canine companions, Billy and Ernie.

By: Adnew

Adnew — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 03:05:23 +0000

Great, I grew up in the biggest farm and love animals so I’m so glad to hear this opportunity PCC gives and this will be my First choice to study soon about veterinary Technology and Biology.

By: Melissa D

Melissa D — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 16:54:57 +0000

Great article! We are so fortunate to have Vet Tech and BAMZA on our campus.

By: Simone M

Simone M — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 04:07:27 +0000

Our current program horse is our handsome Pasafino Pacto. Emmy unfortunately passed on last summer. :,(

By: Pogo

Pogo — Thu, 20 Mar 2014 16:43:10 +0000

Charlie, I also noticed that discrepancy! Seems like we have a storyteller in our midst?! Very odd.

By: Charlie W.

Charlie W. — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:20:07 +0000

I love visiting Rock Creek and their furry family, but I’m confused is the horse “a dear old lady” named Emmy Lou? Or, a “handsome man” name Pacto?

By: James Hill

James Hill — Tue, 18 Mar 2014 16:12:06 +0000

Hi Sharon, I don’t think The Farm rents out the goats for that purpose but please check with the farm’s coordinator, Terry: tlookabi@pcc.edu