National Robotics Week is happening from April 6 to 14! This is the perfect time to introduce your students to the vast array of technology that’s utilized by dairy farmers, specifically robotic milkers, feed pushers, feed mixers, calf feeders, and more. Here are two engaging videos about dairy technology plus a Dairy Technology lesson plan for elementary students: 

• Robotic Milker Video: Learn from “Iowa Dairy Farmer” exactly how robotic milkers work and how a robot can milk cows from start to finish. Watch the video.
• Robotic Feeding System Video: Dairy farmers also use robots to feed their cows through robotic feeding systems. Watch the video to see this in action.
• Dairy Technology Lesson (Grades 2-4): What do kids and cows have in common? They both use high-tech devices! The workings of a 21st century American dairy farm can be a revelation for students who might not realize the same types of technology that are part of their lives also play a big role in making dairy farming more productive for the farmer and beneficial for the cows.