Each month the Cambridge
in Motion team sends a flyer with fun facts and a family newsletter to celebrate the Mass Farm to School partnership. We hope your family enjoys the fun and learning opportunities within!

This month we are learning about dairy! Enjoy the fun resources, recipes, lessons and activities that keep your family exploring and thriving!


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Fun Dairy Facts!
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Cows drink about 35 gallons of water a day, about the same amount as a bathtub full of water!

Dairy cows are milked 2 or 3 times
every day! It only takes about 5-7 minutes for a cow to be milked.

In 1856, French scientist Louis Pasteur discovered that heating liquids to high temperatures kills bacteria. This process is called pasteurization, and it protects the purity and flavors of milk!

There are 7 breeds of dairy cows: Holstein, Red and White Holstein, Jersey, Guernsey, Brown Swiss, Ayrshire, and Milking Shorthorn!

Cheddar is the most popular
natural cheese in the U.S
(what's your favorite cheese?).

Cows cannot sweat, they lose heat
through their breath!
March Harvest of the Month Video!
Watch our Cambridge in Motion monthly video series featuring the Harvest of the Month (foods that are grown locally to New England)! You'll watch our public health nutritionist bring to life the fun facts, make a quick snack, and give a nutrition or food preparation tip!
Joke of the Month

Q: What do you call a cow that's all dressed up?

A: Udder-ly gorgeous!
Videos & Family Learning!
(1) How to Make Butter: This activity is great for preschool through early elementary grades! Kids will learn the science behind how butter is made by actually making some themselves!

(2) Ever Wonder How Cheese is Made? Watch the first 3 minutes of this " Ever Wonder" video and learn the whole process of how cheese is made, from milking the cows to eating the fresh cheese!
For At-Home or Classroom Learning!
(1) The Amazing Milk Machine: This activity for Grades 4-6 introduces students to the cow’s digestive system. Students learn about ruminant animals and the four-compartment stomach of the cow. Students learn about milk production and steps dairy farmers take to ensure the safety of milk.

(2) What's Your MA MOO IQ? Check out this great poster from New England Dairy Council and increase your knowledge of MA dairy farming and the nutritional benefits of milk! Use the above along with this Tip Sheet for Educators for ways to introduce lessons, activities, and extension activities to your students!
How Dairy Helps Keep You Healthy!
Each 8 oz glass of milk contains 9 essential nutrients that our bodies need! These 9 nutrients are calcium, phosphorus, protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, and the B vitamins riboflavin, pantothenic acid, B-12 and niacin! Vitamin D is added to milk in a process called fortification. This vitamin helps our bodies absorb calcium, meaning we can get more of the bone-health benefits! Vitamin D is also a nutrient that many of us don't get enough of, so drinking milk (or fortified dairy alternatives) can help us get what we need to keep our bodies in tip-top shape.
Food Waste Tip of the Month

Did you know that the best way to store celery is upright in a glass of water on a shelf in your fridge? Or that bananas should not be stored next to other fruits on the counter, and that once ripe, they should be moved to the fridge? Proper storage of food can increase its lifetime and reduce spoilage. 

Check out the NRDC Interactive Food Storage Guide to learn how to store any food to keep it at peak freshness as long as possible!
Delicious Recipes!
Try this Greek Style Stuffed Pepper recipe for dinner!

Try this Garlic Parmesan Pasta Bake for a lasanga-style chicken dinner!

Try this amazing Green Egg Bake and have breakfast (or an easy snack) prepped!

Try these Slow Cooker

These Cheddar Parmesan Cauliflower Bites will be your new favorite appetizer!

Try these Chicken Parm Strips with some whole wheat pasta for the perfect dinner!!

Try these Double Corn Quesadillas as an after school snack or serve with some chicken or black beans for dinner!
Children's Book Spotlight

The Cow in Patrick O'Shanahan's Kitchen

Written by Diana Prichard
Illustrated by Heather Devlin Knopf 

For grades PreK-3

"Patrick O’Shanahan never even wondered where his breakfast came from. Until one morning, when he found a COW in the kitchen! Explore how food gets to your plate as Patrick’s efforts to help his father make their World Famous French Toast become an unexpected—and funny—adventure."
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