Today started with visiting POET ethanol refinery in Jewell and learning about the transformation of corn to a bio-fuel. POET produces 2 billion gallons of ethanol a year and recycles all water used in its plant. The challenges in the ethanol industry are similar to those facing farming; it is difficult to bring in new, young, energetic employees and train them. Following the ethanol presentation and tour, we went to the Sweeney farm (our hosts) and assisted in herding and sorting cattle. During this activity, we learned about what makes beef good, how the USDA rates beef, and how the cattle are cared for. We then went to Lost Lake Farm to learn about cheese. We were treated to some samples, learned about how the operation functions and where the cheese is sold. For dinner, the entire class went to Its All Good in Radcliffe, where the pizza is truly all good. We talked to Brian Wosepka, a local farmer using rotational grazing methods for his chickens and beef cattle. He discussed the difficulties facing small farmers and how you need 1,000 acres to be profitable, but he makes it work with only 100. He explained how rotational grazing is not only healthy for the cattle, but for the land and people who eat his meat as well. However, he explained the numerous governmental regulations facing small farmers who wish to sell their meat into the marketplace.