Special education student Adam Dyck named his goat Bob, which he said “came out of his head.” Dyck said he has learned a lot from taking the class and wants to take it again next year. Hernandez would like to become a doctor someday and is taking the ag issues class as an elective. “I was inspired to help out the kids,” Hernandez said. “They get to take care of animals and learn a very unique skillset,” Costa said. The program pays for student fees and the fair uniforms, for example. Golden State Farm Credit is the main sponsor of the program and Golden State Farm Credit employee Kris Costa handles community outreach. “There’s a bond between special education students and the general education department.” “It teaches them responsibility,” said teacher Staci Alves. The students visit the farm every other day to care for their goats as part of their agricultural issues class. The 2022 Mighty Honker Goat Program will conclude at the Glenn County Fair that runs May 17 through 22. The goal is to mentor and teach developmentally disabled students how to properly feed, exercise, clean, care and groom goats for show and auction. The Mighty Honker Goat Program at Willows High School pairs Future Farmers of America general education students with those who have special needs. WILLOWS - Willows High School students with special needs get to learn all about taking care of animals at the high school farm.
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