It's no secret we love cows, and dairy farmers. Teachers, students and families of all ages are invited to join American Dairy Association Indiana to kick off #FarmTourFriday  with a LIVE Virtual Farm Tour to Sommer Dairy in northern Indiana on Feb. 5.
 
DATE: Friday, Feb. 5
TIME: 1:30-2:05 p.m. Eastern

ABOUT THE FARM
Students will connect directly with third generation farmer Lance Sommer, who was raised in the home his great grandfather built, and remembers feeling "cool" when the kids in his school came out to visit the farm. In 2014, Lance and his father added robotic milkers and automatic calf feeders to make work on the farm more sustainable. The automated system increases cow comfort, allowing cow and calf to choose when they want to feed or milk. Sommer Farms also reuses materials from retired duck barns for bedding in the barns. This interest in recycling, along with other farm management, lays the groundwork for the family's fourth generation to inherit healthy cows and a healthy environment.

STREAMING FOR REMOTE LEARNERS
In addition to being hosted on Zoom for in-classroom audiences, this event will be live streamed via Facebook and YouTube for students learning remotely. Click the link below for details and registration.