Category: Sunday Funday Resources
Make a Cow Habitat
Make a Cow Habitat Melanie, a third-grade teacher in Pennsylvania, is helping bring the Adopt a Cow program to life for her students through hands-on activities. The students have used their imagination and creativity to create their own barnyard habitats. Each habitat needed to provide the essential things to care for the animals like shelter,…
Garlic Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese
Cottage cheese can be for everyone. Have you tried it whipped with seasonings? Check out this Garlic Herb Whipped Cottage Cheese dip. It is sure to change your mind about cottage cheese! Ingredients/Supplies: – 1 -16- ounce container full-fat cottage cheese– 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper – 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil– 2 garlic cloves– 2 tablespoons fresh parsley– 2…
Dairy Fun Fact
Today’s Dairy Fun Fact: Did you know mor than 80 of what dairy cows eat cannot be consumed by humans? Dairy cows can eat byproducts like brewers grain, citrus pulp, and chocolate, and turn into energy and milk. Cows are the ultimate up-cyclers. They can eat our food waste products that would otherwise go into…
Cows Are Superheroes
We all have someone in our lives that we consider our hero. Maybe it is your mom, cousin, pastor, or best friend. Whoever it is, they are our superhero because of the amazing things they do. On this National Superhero Day (April 28), we are giving the spotlight to the dairy cow! Dairy cows positively contribute to…
Happy Earth Day: Environment-Themed Activities to Try This April
In honor of Earth Day on April 22, Discover Dairy has several free lessons that you can utilize with your students this month. – “Dairy In Our Environment” Lesson. For there to be successful farms, there must be clean water. This lesson will explain the importance of connecting the farmer, the consumer and the environment….
On-Farm Adventures Happening Across the Country
Are you looking for a fun farm experience this spring and summer? Look no further! Discover Dairy is working to collect a list of upcoming farm experiences for 2024. From “Open Farm Days” to Farm Camp and a Dairy Dash 5k Trail Run, there are a lot of interesting and exciting activities on the list….
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. With the onset of spring, dairy farmers must find the right time to spread manure on cropland as a natural fertilizer, following federal, state and local clean water laws, so nutrients are absorbed…
Dairy Fun Fact
Did you know there are more than 330 methane digesters in the United States? These digesters turn cow poop into electricity that powers their local communities! With Earth Day happening this month, this is the perfect time to share this fun fact with your students and explain how dairy farmers protect the environment
Flower Cheeseboard Recipe Idea
Try this spring-themed Flower Cheeseboard, which features cream cheese and lemon curd for a sweet, spring snack. Ingredients/Supplies: – Cream cheese – Lemon curd – Walnuts (optional) – Grapes (optional) – Figs (optional) – Gouda cheese (optional) – Berries (optional) Directions: 1. Find a cutting board or some other tray to use as a cheeseboard….
Construct a Handmade Farm Set
Tracey, a Head Start teacher in Chicago, is helping bring the Adopt a Cow program to life for her students through hands-on activities. The students have used their imagination and creativity to create their own farm sets with people, tractors, cows and more! “Our students are learning so much about cows, dairy farming, and farm…