Authors, Illustrators, & AITC: Stacy Innerst
Join illustrator Stacy Innerst for an engaging author event highlighting My Word, Lincoln Clears a Path, and Thomas Jefferson Grows a Nation, connecting history, agriculture, and storytelling.
Adopt-A-Calf & Adopt-A-Cow
Moo-velous Dairy Connections
Happy back to school season! When our calendar flips to August, our first thought is SCHOOL. But the best thought is, HOW CAN I BRING AG INTO MY CLASSROOM? We have the perfect connections for you! Here are all sorts of DAIRY connections including a yearlong program offered by some amazing AITC partners. Learn more and how to utilize our resources below!
Adopt-A-Calf
Bring the Dairy Farm to Your Classroom
St. Louis District Dairy Council has partnered with dairy farmers in Illinois and Missouri to bring our Adopt-A-Calf program to classrooms. The no-cost program allows classes to “adopt” a calf from one of our farmers, name it, and receive monthly pictures and updates. E-mail updates will arrive from a local dairy farmer from September through May. Content is tailored to the grade level of the student, so ALL grades Prek-12 can participate!
Adopt-A-Cow
A year-long FREE experience in your classroom
Are you just now hearing about the free Adopt a Cow program? Don’t worry — there’s still a spot in the herd for you! Sign up below, and jump into the Adopt a Cow fun today. You’ll enjoy instant access to every update since the start of the program all for FREE!
Forget the guinea pig. How about adopting a 100-pound dairy calf for your classroom mascot by joining the Adopt A Cow program? Don’t worry about finding a pen big enough to hold her. The photos and stories we’ll send you about her life on the farm will make her “come alive” for your students! The best part? It is FREE!
Read why other teachers love the Adopt A Cow program…
For our K-1st Graders
Check out our Jr. Readers targeted at our Kindergarten and 1st grade friends!
For our 2nd-8th Graders
Check out our Jr. Dairy Ag Mag and our Dairy Ag Mag!
All the Books and Lessons
Have you liked what you've seen?! Check out ALL the things IAITC has to offer for dairy!
AWESOME AG
Does ice cream come from dairy cattle? Find out here:
Recipes
So many of our fun recipes derive from dairy products! Check out a few of our favorites here:
Where is my Milk From?
Want a fun way to learn about milk? Where is my milk from is an interactive website where you can learn about where your diary product came from. You type in a secret code located near the expiation date of your milk and track where your product came from!
Authors & AITC: Michelle Schaub
What a fun way to learn about pumpkins and pollinators! Check out Michelle Schaub's new book "Pumpkin Smash" and already smash hit, "A Pathway for Pollinators." Enjoy ag accurate connections and lessons to use in your classroom!
2026 Teacher of the Year: Erikka Coletta
Congrats to Erikka Coletta, the 2026 IAITC Teacher of the Year!