Dairy Farmer

A Dairy Farmer takes care of cows that give milk. Unlike a farmer who grows wheat or raises chickens, a dairy farmer's days center on the herd. Early in the day, they bring the cows in, wipe them clean, and attach the milking machine, which gently collects the milk into a big shiny tank. They also fill the feeders with hay and grain, fresh water for every cow, and check that each one is walking and eating well. For example, if a cow seems tired, they stay close and help her feel better.

The milk from this farm goes to a truck, then to a place that turns it into the milk in your cereal bowl, the yogurt in your fridge, and the cheese on your pizza. A Dairy Farmer cares for the cows so they stay comfortable and healthy, and that care is what makes the milk good to drink. So the next time you pour a glass, you can picture the cows, the clean barn, and the person who looked after them.