How Dairy Farmers Go Green
How Dairy Farmers Go Green: Dairy farmers were going green long before it was trending, and they continue to innovate on how they can protect natural resources. From recycling water through multiple uses such as irrigating fields, cleaning barns and cooling milk to reusing sand bedding, discover six ways dairy farmers reduce, reuse and recycle. With the onset of spring,…
Dairy Fun Fact
Did you know? One cow makes enough milk to fill more than 100 glasses each day.
Farmers Fuel the World Environment Lesson Plans
Farmers Fuel the World Environment Lesson Plans: In these lessons, students will learn about the environmentally sustainable agriculture practices that farmers implement, food systems and the ways in which farmers work through these systems to deliver food from farms to schools while also caring for the environment. Includes NGSS standards! Age group? High School.
Moo Science Coloring Sheet
Moo Science Coloring Sheet: Explore the scientific based concepts related to dairy farming and processing with this coloring sheet! Age group? 3rd to 6th grade.
Milk from Farm to You Video
Milk from Farm to You Video: Did you know that milk arrives at schools in as little as 72 hours after leaving the dairy farm? Talk about fresh and local! In fact, milk is the #1 product that schools source from local farmers. See what happens at the processing plant, where milk is bottled and transported in refrigerated trucks…
Nominate Someone for 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week
We’re celebrating MOO! As we approach Teacher Appreciation Week this May, we’re looking for teachers to spotlight who have a passion for agriculture. We want to showcase all the time, energy and passion you pour into your classroom and students throughout the year. It’s truly worth celebrating! Submit your information by March 31, 2026 for…
Augmented Reality on the Discover Dairy App
Have you explored the augmented reality piece of the Discover Dairy App? When you open the app click Adopt a Cow –> Meet Clover and Clover will appear! Clover made an appearance in Karen’s classroom in Alabama.
Fun on the Farm Video Series
American Dairy Association North East created the “Fun on the Farm” video series, where different farmers cover topics like cow and calf care, cow nutrition, milking procedures, and even cooking with dairy. Each episode is 15 minutes or less! Age group? Pre-K to 3rd grade.
Dairy Fun Fact
Did you know? Milk is 87% water, which means cows drink a lot of water. They drink more than a bathtub full of water every day! Share this fun fact with your students as they learn about milk and the dairy industry! Download the graphic here.
