01.01.10 - Blake

Karley Hermans, 23, recipiant of the 2004 4-H State Award for Achievement, navigates her way through several ewes while putting hay in their pen, one of her daily chores while at home over Christmas break. Hermans is a Michigan State University alumni and is now attending Cornell University for veterinary medicine. She said that they are able to wrap up the twice daily chores in about 45 minutes. During the winter season, hauling water for the animals is what takes the most time.