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…
Free Virtual Farm Tours Happening on April 9 and 10
American Dairy Association North East’s Virtual Farm Tours will transport you digitally to a real dairy farm with the farmer as your LIVE guide! There are four upcoming virtual farm tours happening on April 9 and 10 at Zahncroft Dairy in Pennsylvania and G&S Dairy in Delaware. View more information: Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at…
Learn About Dairy Technology During Robotics Week From April 6-14
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…
Dairy Jokes to Share on April Fool’s Day
This is no joke: We’re about a week away from April Fool’s Day! If you want to have some clever fun with your students, here are a few dairy-themed jokes you can share. Why did the cow cross the road? To get to the udder side! What game do cows play at parties? MOO-sical chairs!
Bunny Milk Recipe
Try this adorable “Bunny Milk” recipe, which is simple and easy to do at home. It could also be a fun spring break treat in the classroom. Ingredients/Supplies: – Milk – Marshmallows – Marshmallow crème – Sprinkles – Cups – Washable marker – Optional: Kool-Aid for fun flavors and colors Directions: 1. Pour your…