Burlington Public Library

Wonderful illustrations and text depict the entire milk-making process from the goats, sheep, and cows through the dairy.

"Takes a look at how cows live on dairy farms. Readers learn what cows eat, where milk comes from, and many of the foods we eat that come from milk."--Provided by publisher.

Describes how cows eat grass and produce milk, as well as how the milk is processed for consumption.

Describes how cheese is made, from a sample's beginnings on a Wisconsin dairy farm until a cheese factory ships the final product across America.

Briefly describes how a cow produces milk, how the milk is processed in a dairy, and how various other dairy products are made from milk.

You don't need acres of land to keep a cow healthy, happy, and productive. You can raise one right in your own backyard, producing more than enough milk for a single family--up to six gallons per day! The Backyard Cow covers everything you need to know, from selecting the right breed to understanding your cow's behavior; providing shelter, health care, and daily maintenance; grooming; milking; and making cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products from...

The traditional American devices contained in this intriguing compilation date from an era long before milking machines, pesticide sprayers, and industrial hay bailers. Yet the simple inventions described for doing everything from managing young bulls to protecting drain outlets can be just as useful for today's farmer as they were for the homesteaders of over a century ago. Discover how to make such items as a movable nest for hens, a ribless boat,...

"Describes dairy, an essential part of a healthy diet, including where different varieties are grown, why they are healthy for us, and how other parts of the world consume dairy foods"--