Author: Brittany Snyder

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!

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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 a Total Mixed Ration—the perfect meal for a happy cow! 
Age group?   PreK – 5th Grade

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 on a dairy farm. 
Age group? All ages

Ghost Chocolate Milk Recipe

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Ingredients:

  • Chocolate milk (make your own with milk and chocolate syrup or buy pre-mixed)
  • Marshmallow fluff
  • Clear plastic cup (18oz)
  • Spoons
  • Sharpie
  • Straws

Preparation:

  1. Start with a plastic clear cup. Use the back of a spoon to scoop marshmallow fluff and smear it on the inside of the cup. Try to make it somewhat ghost shaped but it doesn’t need to be perfect. 3 or 4 ghosts will fit per cup
  2. Use a sharpie to draw eyes and a mouth on the outside of the cup where the marshmallow fluff is.
  3. Fill the cup with chocolate milk and add a cute straw. Enjoy

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!