Welcome to Riegel Dairy Farm
Meet a Calf You Can Adopt and Follow All School Year
I’m Brian Riegel, and I operate a third generation dairy farm in the hills above Washington, Missouri. Our farm was started in 1947 by my grandparents, and today is home to almost 700 cows.
One of the newest members of the herd is this calf right here. 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.
Just like most of the other dairy cows on our farm, she is a Holstein, a breed that is known for its black and white spots. She’s mischievous and playful, as many calves are.
If you’d like to adopt her for your classroom, click the link on the right. 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, click here.
Why Adopt a Calf from Riegel Dairy Farm?
Adopting a calf is a fun and meaningful way to connect students with agriculture, dairy farming, and the care that goes into raising healthy animals. Through monthly updates, photos, and learning materials, classrooms can build a stronger understanding of where dairy foods come from and how Missouri dairy farmers care for their cows every day.
This calf adoption experience helps bring the farm into the classroom while creating an ongoing connection to a real dairy farm in Washington, Missouri.
About Our Farm
A Third Generation Dairy Farm in Washington, Missouri
Riegel Dairy Farm has been part of the Washington, Missouri community since 1947. What began with just one cow has grown into a working dairy farm with almost 700 milking cows. Our family is proud to continue the tradition of caring for our animals and producing high-quality milk every day of the year.
What Makes Our Dairy Farm Special
Our farm is committed to daily animal care, consistent milking schedules, and producing dairy that families can enjoy in products like fluid milk and ice cream. By adopting a calf from our farm, your classroom gets a closer look at modern dairy farming and the life of a growing calf.
Quick Facts About Riegel Dairy Farm
- Our farm is home to almost 700 milking cows
- A third generation farm, it was started in 1947 with just 1 cow
- We milk our cows three times daily, 7 days a week
- Our milk is used for fluid milk and ice cream
Meet Your Future Holstein Calf
Holstein calves are known for their signature black and white coloring and are one of the most recognized dairy breeds. 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.
Choose Your Cow’s Name
Name Your Calf and Start the Adoption Process
Choose your cow’s name, then click below to begin.