June Dairy Month: Champions of Wisconsin – School and Promotion Resources – OnFocus

Sharing the stories of Wisconsin dairy farmers and the work they do every day is a wonderful way to bring the world into the classroom. From healthy smoothies and the health benefits of Wisconsin milk to lessons on sustainability centered on dairy farmers, America’s Dairyland comes to life as a learning tool.

• Keep Dairy in Summer
• Opportunity Knocks
• Educational Materials
• Dairy Engagements to Share
• Quick Links for County Dairy Promotion Groups
• Important Dates

Many factors go into keeping milk cold. With many factors, it is sometimes difficult to remember to check everything that could affect the temperature and quality of milk. Milk quality directly affects the consumption of school milk. Keep your consumption on the rise with our Cold is Cool Checklist!

How about adopting a 100-pound dairy calf for your classroom mascot by joining the Adopt A Cow program? Don’t worry about finding a pen big enough to hold her! The photos and stories Discover Dairy will send you about her life on the farm will make her “come alive” for your students. If you teach in a traditional classroom, teach homeschool, run an after-school program, facilitate a library or 4-H program, manage a museum/kid’s center, or manage a nursing home or assisted living facility, you are eligible for your very own calf! The deadline to register is September 15, 2024.

The second semester is in session, and 4-H and youth activities are picking up. Now is the perfect time to review our wide range of educational materials for all ages. Whether you want to learn about the science of cheesemaking or print out a farm-to-table lesson, we have you covered!

Download Fuel Up’s new lesson! Students will focus on the importance of hydration and explore how it can improve sleep quality, cognition, and mood. Using the program GonnaNeedMilk, students will consider the best fluids to consume for optimal hydration.