The interactive lesson series can be incorporated into both virtual and in-person instruction
Discover Dairy’s “Adopt a Cow” program will be open for enrollment for the 2024-25 school year until September 15, 2024. The free program, which impacted more than 1 million students worldwide last year, is a year-long, interactive learning opportunity that gives students an inside look at a dairy farm in the United States. Students participate in exciting activities featuring the calves on the farm and the dairy farmers who manage the operation.
Each classroom that enrolls in the “Adopt a Cow” program is paired with a calf from a dairy farm. Teachers and students receive photos, video updates and activity sheets throughout the school year that allow them to watch their calf grow. Through immersive, hands-on learning activities and a free curriculum provided by Discover Dairy, students gain a deeper understanding of the dairy industry and where their food comes from. Several of the lessons in the curriculum follow Common CORE standards in Math, Reading and Science.
The program also offers live virtual chats and farm tours. These chats allow students to talk directly with a dairy farmer, meet their calves, tour the farm and ask questions about milk production.
“We want to continue participation from our Nevada communities in this program,” said Libby Lovig, general manager for the Nevada Dairy Farmers. “Students will learn where our food comes from and the dairy process. Teachers will have the virtual components and videos because they cannot always do field trips. It’s important education about our farming community and how our food gets from the truck drivers to the processors, and ultimately, to the grocery stores.”
Last year, more than 39,000 classrooms, home school families, library groups and other organizations participated in the program. Classrooms from all 50 states participated in the program. Schools from both rural and urban areas can enroll, bringing dairy farming to life for students of all ages and demographics.
Teachers who enroll in the Adopt a Cow program will receive an introductory update in the fall with details about their calf. Classrooms will receive bi-monthly updates, including suggestions on components of the Discover Dairy curriculum that teachers can incorporate into their virtual or in-person lesson plans.
The sign-up period closes on September 15, 2024. To enroll in the “Adopt a Cow” program, visit the website or contact the Dairy Excellence Foundation at 717-346-0849 for more information.
The “Adopt a Cow” program is made possible through the generous support of Dairy Excellence Foundation donors and program partners, including American Dairy Association Northeast, American Dairy Association Indiana, Midwest Dairy, The Dairy Alliance, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Dairy Management West, Dairy West, New England Dairy, Dairy Farmers of Washington, American Dairy Association Mideast, Dairy Council of Florida, United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council and Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council.
Discover Dairy is an educational series managed by the Center for Dairy Excellence Foundation of Pennsylvania in partnership with American Dairy Association Northeast, American Dairy Association Indiana, Midwest Dairy, The Dairy Alliance, Dairy Farmers of Wisconsin, Dairy Management West, Dairy West, New England Dairy, Dairy Farmers of Washington, American Dairy Association Mideast, Dairy Council of Florida, United Dairy Industry of Michigan, Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council and Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council.
About the Nevada Dairy Farmers
The Nevada Dairy Farmers are a group of dairy producers and dedicated advocates who work together to promote responsible dairy farming, nutritional products, and the people who make it all happen, our farmers. Our mission is to promote the nutritional benefits and affordability of natural, nutrient-rich dairy products as part of a healthy lifestyle for youth, families, and adults.
The Dairy Council® of Nevada is a non-profit organization comprised of a team of dedicated professionals devoted to the promotion of agriculture, lifelong health, and the enjoyment of food. We work on behalf of Nevada’s Dairy Farm Families to provide timely, scientifically-based nutrition information to the media, health professionals, consumers, and others concerned about fostering a healthy diet in addition to promoting fun, community-based events to showcase dairy foods and dairy farmers. For more information about the Nevada Dairy Farmers, visit nevadamilk.com or find us on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook.
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