Michigan Dairy Expo

Didn’t make it to this years Great Dairy Adventure? Well, check out this video to see what you missed!

The 2010 Great Dairy Adventure was well attended with over 2,000 visitors who were able to reach into a cannulated cow (a portal in a cows stomach for research purposes), wear a milk mustache and meet some of the MSU football team, milk a cow, and get tasty dairy treats among other activities.

Families, day cares, and curious consumers of all ages come to the event every year to see what the dairy industry is all about. There is something for everyone to do and see at this free event held in conjunction with the Michigan Dairy Expo in the MSU Pavilion.

Video link or click photo above: https://www.msu.edu/user/ehm/greatdairyadventure.html

To view the Michigan Dairy Expo and Dairy Days schedule please view the "Exhibitors" tab at the top of the website, then select the "Michigan Dairy Expo Premium Book" link.  The schedule is listed on page 3 of the PDF file. You can also view the schedule in Microsoft Word format by selecting the "Schedule" link listed below Read More...

The 14th annual Michigan Dairy Expo will be held at the Michigan State University (MSU) Pavilion for Agriculture and Livestock Education July 19-23. “Visitors to the Michigan Dairy Expo will get to see some of Michigan’s finest dairy cattle exhibited by top breeders from across the state,” says Joe Domecq, MSU Extension dairy youth specialist and expo director Read More...

Looking for a healthy yet delicious, yummy yet nutritious snack or meal?  Check out these sites for some great dairy recipes: Dairy Lover's Kitchen Recipe Archives Got Milk? Recipes Tailgate with 3-A-Day Got Milk Steamers? Coffeehouse Recipes United Dairy Industry of Michigan Dairy Recipes Feeling Adventurous? Try these Australian Dairy Recipes

A cow is displayed at the 2009 Michigan Dairy Expo."][/caption] The 5 days of Michigan Dairy Expo 2009 were amazing to say the least! Thanks to all the great kids, families, and industry leaders who came out and celebrated the Michigan dairy industry with us. Results are posted under the exhibitors tab for all 4-H Dairy Days competitions Read More...

Today's dairy producers are technologically advanced, highly trained men and women who work way more than 40 hours per week! Dairy producers are so "tech savvy" you can find them on Twitter! We want you to have a chance to "tweet" right back. At the "Ag Goes High Tech" booth at the Great Dairy Adventure, you'll have the chance to tell the whole world what you loved about Michigan Dairy Expo! You can even take home this cool printable coloring page which has the address you'll need to find your tweet once you get home.

Want a fun family outing that's close to home and doesn't break the bank? The Michigan Dairy Expo is your FREE "staycation" destination! Check out our new Visitors section for information on how an educational and enjoyable day with the family can cost as little as the gas to get there. Start the fun a few days early by reading some of our Dairy Blogs stories or trying some nutritious Dairy Recipes with your kids Read More...

The online home for the Michigan Dairy Expo is ready for your use! Make sure to check out the Great Dairy Adventure page: this activity will make a great "staycation" for the family! The Dairy Blogs section will help you connect with dairy producers from across the country.  Make sure and check out The Cow Kids and the Michigan Dairy Ambassadors to meet some outstanding youth in the dairy industry! The Dairy Resources page links you to several different databases of dairy information Read More...

It hasn't been easy creating an online home for the Michigan Dairy Expo! That's probably because as we planned this site we kept coming up with more things we wanted to add!  Our goal is to make this page your one-stop-shop for all things dairy.  We have a huge Dairy Resources section that is online and ready to go Read More...

This site is still under construction.  Please be patient with us as we create a home for the Michigan Dairy Expo on the web. Check back soon for updates! Thanks, Celeste Laurent Michigan State University Agriculture & Natural Resources Communication Intern