Dairy Farming Practices and Knowledge

Lauren visits a dairy farm and learns about the processes involved in milk production. The video covers cow care, daily farm operations, cow nutrition, manure recycling, the milking process, and milk processing and distribution. It highlights the importance of healthy cows for quality milk and the role of dairy farming in the community.

What type of barn allows cows to stand or lay wherever they want?

• Tie-stall barn

• Free-stall barn

• Open pasture

• Closed barn

What is the primary goal of dairy farmers when checking their cows every morning?

• To milk them

• To clean their stalls

• To ensure they are eating and feeling good

• To take them for a walk

Approximately how much food does a cow eat every day?

• 100 pounds

• 75 pounds

• 125 pounds

• 50 pounds

What is 'silage' made from?

• Grass

• Soybean meal

• Hay

• Chopped up corn

What do farmers use cow manure for?

• Feeding cows

• Making desserts

• Fertilizing crops

• Building shelters

How do dairy farmers recycle water?

• By using it to clean stalls and water crops

• By drinking it

• By storing it in tanks

• By selling it

At what temperature does milk come out of the cow?

• 125 degrees

• 100 degrees

• 50 degrees

• 75 degrees

How is milk kept clean and safe during transportation from the cow to the bulk tank?

• By using plastic pipes

• By using stainless steel pipes

• By using glass bottles

• By using wooden barrels

What processes does milk undergo at the processing plant?

• Homogenization and pasteurization

• Freezing and thawing

• Boiling and cooling

• Fermentation and aging

What program did dairy farmers team up with the National Football League to start?

• Milk for All

• Dairy Farmers United

• Healthy Cows Initiative

• Fuel Up to Play 60