Massachusetts Dairy Farmer Opens Her Doors to Classrooms and Community
With more than 800,000 students impacted across the globe, Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program is also making a local impact in South Hampton, Massachusetts. Fletcher Farm, a family-run dairy farm, decided to serve as a host farm for this year’s Adopt a Cow program to continue connecting with families in their community. Not only…
Help Us Name Our Cow Mascot – Vote Now
The Discover Dairy team is working on a fun project where we’re developing a cow mascot, and we need your help! You and your students can help us come up with the perfect name for the mascot. Thanks to the name suggestions you submitted on social media, we have narrowed it down to 10 potential…
Adopt a Cow Program Gives Elementary Students a Firsthand Look at School Nutrition
When Apache Smothers, an elementary school lunch-room manager in Rainbow City, Alabama, heard about Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program, she knew it could help her teach students about school nutrition and build connections with the dairy farms in her community. “I have been celebrating World School Milk Day for years. I thought adopting a…
Grants Available to Fund Field Trips to Local Dairy Farms
Any Classroom Enrolled in the Discover Dairy Program Can Apply for a Farm Field Trip Grant Teachers who have classrooms that are enrolled in the Discover Dairy program are eligible to apply for one of 80 grants available to fund a field trip to a local dairy farm. Funds from the grant can assist in…
Fall Dairy Activity Guide for Teachers and Parents
As the days grow cooler and the leaves change color, we have a variety of fun, fall-themed activities that will keep your kids and students busy, introduce them to dairy in creative ways, and help them connect with the changing seasons. With crafts, hands-on activities, and recipe ideas, there’s something for everyone – whether you…
Adopt A Cow Program Helps Seniors with Memory Loss
When Sandy Mayer, a volunteer at Kensington Park Senior Living in South Kensington, Maryland, heard about Discover Dairy’s Adopt a Cow program, she initially sent it to her friend who was an elementary teacher. However, she then began to wonder if groups other than students could enjoy the program – the residents at Kensington Park…
10 Fun Dairy Activities to Do This Summer
Here are 10 fun dairy activities you can do this summer with your kids, your students, or just by yourself! These activities include recipes, crafts, and even a science experiment. Spread these out throughout the summer when boredom hits or a rainy day has you stuck inside. These dairy activities are sure to get kids…
Middle School Art Students Create Incredible Drawings of Cows and Dairy Farms
When Abby Hennington, a visual arts teacher at a middle school near Atlanta, Georgia, realized she was going to be following a hybrid teaching model this school year, she was looking for creative ways to uplift and motivate her art students, both in person and virtually. Abby teaches middle school students from a wide range…
Virtual Learning Resources Available to Teachers
With many schools transitioning to virtual learning to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, Discover Dairy is committed to providing free digital resources and curriculum to help educators during this time. Visit our virtual learning library to access digital lessons and resources to supplement your virtual lesson planning. If you’re looking for a specific lesson or…
12 Days of Dairy Holiday Activities
As you and your students learn about dairy farming this school year, it’s time to get into the holi-dairy spirit! From crafts and recipes to a heartwarming movie, we encourage you to get creative and make these ideas your own. Want to start with Day Seven? Want to complete three activities in one day? There…