Dairy Fun Fact
Did you know that calves have one of the most accelerated growth rates of any animal, gaining up to 2 pounds per day during their first few months.Share this fact with your students as they learn more about their growing calf! Download graphic here.
Cow Care Crossword Puzzle
Looking for a fun brain teaser activity for your students or something to send home over the holidays to keep them thinking about dairy and their adopted calf? Check out this fun crossword puzzle.Age group? PreK – 3rd Grade
Mini Moo Virtual Dairy Tour: Food Fiesta! Mixing the Perfect Meal
Tienen habre! The cows are hungry! Join Señorita Katie, Farmer Joy, and Carlos the Cornstalk as they gather the ingredientes for a cow food party! They’ll find the hay, the maíz (corn), and all the special vitamins. Learn some Spanish too! Watch this video as Farmer Joy from Jobo Holsteins in Gettysburg, PA helps mix it all into…
The Dairy Farmer’s Team
Dairy farms — whether large or small — make animal care a top priority. They have a team of specialists to help them provide cows with comfortable living conditions to a nutritious diet and good medical care. Read this article to learn more about these dedicated professionals. Check out this video that showcases all of the happenings…
Dairy Fun Fact
October is National Cheese Month!Did you know it takes about 10 pounds of milk to make just 1 pound of cheese.Share this fact with your students while they learn about dairy products and milk!
Fall Dairy Activity Guide for Teachers and Parents
As the days grow cooler and the leaves change color, we have a variety of fun, fall-themed activities that will keep your kids and students busy, introduce them to dairy in creative ways, and help them connect with the changing seasons. With crafts, hands-on activities, and recipe ideas, there’s something for everyone – whether you…
Calf Care Corner Video
Check out this quick ‘Mini Moo’ tour with Farmer Austin and Corey the Cornstalk to learn more about how baby calves are cared for on the farm! A quick quiz is included in the video to make it very interactive. Age group? PreK – 3rd Grade
Upcycle Milk Jugs into Halloween Crafts
Celebrate the fun and scary of Halloween safely with crafts that offer the perfect opportunity to upcycle empty milk jugs from your recycle bin and give your kids an opportunity to get creative. Check out these DIY crafts! Age group? 2nd Grade – 6th Grade
Meet Daniel and Jeffrey: Instructors in PA Prisons Who Are Planting Seeds and Offering a Little Bit of Peace
September 17, 2025Meet Daniel and Jeffrey: Instructors in PA Prisons Who Are Planting Seeds and Offering a Little Bit of Peace
This story is part of a series of “meet & greets” with individuals who use our Adopt a Cow program to inspire you with the endless ways you can incorporate the program in the classroom and beyond! While Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow Program is usually utilized in an elementary classroom setting, two instructors from…