Adopt a Dairy Calf
Meet Dairy Calves from Local Missouri and Illinois Farms
Get to know the calves that are part of our Adopt a Dairy Calf program. Each calf lives on a real dairy farm in Missouri or Illinois and has its own personality, home farm, and story. Explore the calves below and click to learn more about the farm families who care for them.
Riegel Calf
This young calf is playful, curious, and growing fast. When your classroom adopts her, students can follow her progress and feel more connected to farm life through each monthly update.
Learn About Local Dairy Farms
Each calf featured in our Adopt a Dairy Calf program represents a local dairy farm family dedicated to caring for animals and producing nutritious dairy foods. By exploring these calf profiles, visitors can connect with real farms in Missouri and Illinois and better understand where dairy comes from.
Why Explore the Adopt a Dairy Calf Program?
The Adopt a Dairy Calf experience helps visitors:
- Meet real dairy calves
- Discover local dairy farms
- Learn where milk and dairy foods come from
- Connect with Missouri and Illinois farm families
- Explore agriculture in a fun and engaging way
Meet the Farms Behind the Calves
From Washington, Missouri to Pontiac, Illinois, these farms are home to calves raised with care by dairy farm families. Every calf profile gives visitors a closer look at the people, places, and farms that support local dairy.