Dairy Discovery

On Friday we got to go on a field trip to a working dairy farm which was oh-so-interesting and educational (for the kids and myself!)  

We started in the 102yr old barn for chocolate milk and cheese sticks. 

Talking dairy with Annie (family member and worker at the farm).

Getting up close and personal with the cows.

Observing the "Milk Parlor" - all 1,600 cows get milked 3x everyday!

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Hay Ride!

This dairy farm rates #6 in the nation, #1 in Michigan.  That's hard, consistent work!

In the cows' "kitchen" (hay, grain, corn, etc).

In the nursery barn, feeding the calves warm water for snack time.

Amber trying to get as close as possible (she is naturally drawn to animals).

Our happy, healthy, informed group at the end of the afternoon!