A half-million people will plow through the farm show this week.
There's a lot to see and do, but it's no surprise that most youngsters love the livestock.


"When you bring a kid to the farm show, their eyes become as big as saucers when they see the animals," said Governor Ed Rendell.


Just ask 9-year-old Michaela Moore. "My favorite part is the cow. The cow's adorable. He's adorable," she said.


For the Moore and Tozzo girls, it's not all fun and games. They've got their thinking caps on because their time at the farm show is an educational experience.  The girls are home schooled, and they're on a field trip.

"That hands on touching. If you're there, you're touching, you're seeing, you tend to remember a lot more," said Tracy Moore.


Parents did their part and taught the kids about what classifies an animal as a mammal. The kids seem to be picking up a thing or two. 9-year-old Kaity Tozzo learned that a cow's size doesn't necessarily reflect its age.


Hands-on learning may be the favorite on Saturday, but it could soon be back to the books for the girls. One mom was planning a little quiz for when they returned home.