University of Wisconsin-Riverfalls students Dan Gerlach and Kris Nelson demonstrate some antique machinery to Neveln Elementary third graders at Gerlach Farms during Day on the Farm. Photos by Nate Brinkman/nate.brinkman@austindailyherald.com

Neveln Elementary teacher Brenda Hackensmith looks on with a student as pigs move about in their pen at Gerlach Farms.

Nevlen Elementary third graders look on as Sara Gerlach tends to an unruly chicken attempting an escape at Gerlach Farms.

Austin High School agriculture teacher Linnay Yarger explains the process of harvesting soy beans to a group of Nevlen Elementary third graders.