Welcome to Mackinson Dairy Farm

Meet a Calf You Can Adopt and Follow All School Year

I’m Farmer Don Mackinson, and my family and I operate our dairy and grain farm in Pontiac, Illinois. Our farm is over 100 years old and home to over 150 dairy cows.

This little calf is one of the newest members of the herd. Just like the other dairy cows on our farm, she is an Ayrshire, a breed that is known for its red and white markings.

She doesn’t have a name yet, but if your classroom adopts her, you’ll get to name her and watch her grow with monthly photos and updates. She’s curious and friendly, as many calves are. And, boy, does she like to eat!

If you’d like to adopt her for your classroom, complete the form below. Once your adoption form is received, we’ll send you an adoption confirmation email that includes a photo of your calf and a video message from me.

Each month, we’ll send an email with a picture and update on your calf, along with fun, educational materials that help students learn about dairy farming and nutritious dairy foods.

Thanks for reading about our dairy farm and baby calf. We hope you’ll consider adopting her and follow her during her journey this school year.

For information on the other calves available for adoption, visit the Adoption Barn.

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About Mackinson Dairy Farm

A Multi-Generation Dairy and Grain Farm in Pontiac, Illinois

Mackinson Dairy Farm is a fifth generation dairy and grain farm in Pontiac, Illinois with a history that stretches back more than 100 years. Our family is proud to continue the tradition of caring for dairy cows, working the land, and producing milk as part of a long-standing farming legacy.

Dairy Farming and Grain Farming Working Together

In addition to caring for our dairy herd, our farm stretches across more than 2,160 acres. This combination of dairy and grain farming helps support our operation and reflects the daily work that goes into raising cows and producing dairy foods.

Quick Facts About Mackinson Dairy Farm

  • Our farm is home to 150 milking cows
  • A fifth generation farm, it was started over 100 years ago
  • Our farm stretches across 2,160+ acres
  • We milk our cows twice daily, 7 days a week
  • Milk from our farm is made into delicious dairy foods and beverages

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Why Adopt a Calf for Your Classroom?

Adopting a calf is a fun and engaging way for students to connect with agriculture, dairy farming, and animal care. Through monthly updates, photos, and educational materials, classrooms can follow a real calf’s growth while learning more about where dairy foods come from and how farmers care for their animals.

This classroom calf adoption experience helps make farm life more personal and memorable throughout the school year.

Meet This Friendly Ayrshire Calf

Ayrshire calves are known for their beautiful red and white markings and are a distinctive dairy breed. This calf is curious, friendly, and growing fast. When your classroom adopts her, students can watch her progress each month and feel connected to life on a working Illinois dairy farm.

Adopt this calf & Choose its Name

Start the process of adopting this calf by filling out the form below.

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314.835.9668

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325 North Kirkwood Road, Suite 222
St. Louis, Missouri 63122

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