Discover Dairy

Adopt A Dairy Cow

Meet our dairy calf, Fluff. PCL is thrilled to partner with Discover Dairy’s Adopt a dairy cow for a whole year! We warmly invite you to follow along as she grows and to learn more about the life of a dairy cow and her farm. Plus, we’ll be hosting a fun, family-friendly event every month. 

We can’t wait to share this special journey with you!

On the Farm Sensory Fun!

Saturday, November 8, 2PM

Join us for a farm-themed sensory hour! This program, designed for children up to 5 years old, encourages fine motor skills and early childhood development. We will have various stations set up to encourage discovery and play. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program.

October Update

Fluff has grown 5 inches taller to 34 inches and now weighs 156 pounds.

Farm Life

Fluff was Ranked 24th

America’s Favorite Calf contest

With over 151,000 votes submitted this week for the America’s Favorite Calf contest, you all have spoken. The winner is… ELSA from Double Platinum Farm! 

Elsa and her host farmer, Farmer Meagan, will receive a calf care package from our team! We’ll share photos once they receive it. The package will include a calf blanket, apples, a grooming brush, and a personalized ear tag.

Thank you so much for joining this fun, friendly competition and spreading the love for your calf this week! It was a close race. Meet the other calves that were in the running for the winning title:

  • 2nd Place: Ariel from Double Platinum Farm
  • 3rd Place: Lily from Fouts Farm

The Watch Party results are available on YouTube.

Thank you for your vote! It counts!

Open House: Saturday, November 22, 10AM-1PM

Kurtland Farms is offering an OPEN HOUSE for families, teachers, and students who are part of the Adopt A Cow program.

Activities:

  • Self-guided tour of the milk barn, robots, calves, and more.
  • Meet your calf, take a hayride, and milk a cow.
  • Enjoy local ice cream and hot chocolate.

Volunteers will be stationed at various areas of the farm to assist you in navigating the property and answer any of your dairy questions. Keep in mind, this is OUTDOORS and on a farm. It may be chilly and will have a mixture of grass, dirt, and concrete walking paths. Dress appropriately for the weather and environment of a farm to give you the best experience. 

Ticket Information

Kurtland Farms, 4369 Main Street, Elverson, PA 19520

Limited tickets are available and must be pre-purchased!

Cancellation Notice: Kurtland Farm will assess the weather on November 21. If bad weather is forecasted, they will send out a cancellation notice. All tickets will be refunded.

About the Adopt a Cow Program

Dairy Cow: Fluff

Fluff was born on September 6, 2025, to her mother, a cow known as a dam, Shadow, and her father, a sire named Eastside. Fluff is currently 90 pounds, 29” tall. Cows are measured at their hip height (back legs).

Updates: Fluff’s Journey

Use the code FLUFF on discoverdairy.com to keep track of the cow’s updates, photos, etc. 

Host: Kurtland Farm

Parkland Community Library adopted Fluff on October 21, 2025. She is a Holstein dairy cow born on Kurtland Farm in Elverson, PA, which was established in 1921!

Our Farmer: Paige Miller

How long has she been farming? 10 years.

Favorite thing to do on the farm: feeding the calves. Paige wants to make sure everyone is happy and healthy.

Farmer Paige’s favorite ice cream flavor: Chocolate Marshmallow

Favorite dairy product: Ice Cream


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