November 21 Virtual Farm Tours

Virtual Tours on November 21st @ 10:30 AM and 12:30 PM.

Enjoy one of these two virtual tours hosted by a dairy farm in New York. Tune in for free to learn more about how milk gets from the farm to your table and see science come alive on the farm. You can register below to join either tour live or watch the recording that will be shared after the tour.

Questions about the tours? Contact Kelsey O’Shea at koshea@milk4u.org.


Monday, November 21, at 10:30 a.m. EST: Virtual Tour of Murcrest Farm
Science on the Farm — Geared for Grades 6 – 12

This tour is a deeper look into a specific area of each farm designed for students in Grades 6-12 that will cover one or two locations on the farm covering that area in detail. These tours will often feature a specialist along with the farmer such as veterinarians, nutritionists, or environmental scientists. While exploring this area of the farm, the tour guide incorporates key curricula from our free lesson plans that meet classroom standards. Students will get a closer look at how farms use technology and experts to provide the highest care for animals and land.

The LIVE virtual tour is interactive, providing students an opportunity to ask questions.
Download free lesson plans to complement the tour.
Register by clicking here.

Monday, November 21, at 12:30 p.m. EST: Virtual Tour of Murcrest Farm
Discover Dairy — Geared for Grades Pre-K – 5

This tour is a general Virtual Farm Tour designed for students in Pre-K – Grade 5 that covers the three primary areas of the farm: where the calves live, where the cows live, and where the cows are milked. While exploring these areas of the farm, the tour guide also incorporates key curricula from our free lesson plans. Students will get an overview of where their favorite dairy foods come from while learning about how local farmers care for their animals and the land.

Registering and participating in this free tour is easy!
Download free lesson plans to complement the tour.
Register by clicking here.