June Dairy Month Celebration
Since 1939, June Dairy Month has encouraged families to make milk their beverage of choice based on its nutritional value. Dairy’s rich history continues with communities, companies and people from across the nation observing National Dairy Month in a variety of ways. Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau County is excited to offer three weeks of celebrations with elementary and middle schools in Nassau County!
Week 1: May 30th - June 3rd: Super Chewers Week 2: June 6th - June 10th: New York State Cheese Week 3: June 13th - June 17th: From Cow to Cone
All participating classes will receive a June Dairy Month material kit which includes a full class-set of handouts, recipe cards, and activity supplies that correspond which each week's event. Classes are encouraged to explore these kits on their own, following the instructions included in the kit, and then join one of our educators each week for a live, virtual lesson!
To register for this event, please click the Register button below.
Any questions, please contact Nicole at 516-832-2591 ext. 11 or email nassaucounty4h@cornell.edu
Funding for these projects is provided by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets through the Dairy Promotion Order and is administered by the Cornell University New York Agriculture in the Classroom Program.
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