Discover Dairy
Adopt A Dairy Cow
PCL is thrilled to partner with Discover Dairy’s Adopt a dairy cow for a whole year! Meet our dairy calf, Fluff. We warmly invite you to follow along as she grows and to learn more about the life of a dairy cow and her farm. Additionally, we’ll host a fun, family-friendly event every month.
We can’t wait to share this special journey with you!
Watch Fluff Grow
Use the code FLUFF on discoverdairy.com to keep track of the cow’s updates, photos, etc.
Enter to win Fluff‘s Farm Show Sign!
Did you visit Fluff and the Discover Dairy team at the PA Farm Show on January 12 or 13?
Share your story or photos with us from your PA Farm Show Visit to be entered to win this special sign! We will mail the poster signed by our team to ONE lucky winner! Email here!
3 Month Update December
Weight: 300 pounds | Height: 38 inches
2 Month Update November
Weight: 230 pounds | Height: 36 inches
Fluff stays in her own calf hutch for the first 2 months after she is born. The calf hutch is like her own room. She will then move to group pens. Living in her own hutch helps her build a strong immune system before joining a group pen. She gets fresh straw to lie on every other day, which keeps her clean and warm. She drinks 1 gallon of milk each day. Calves are given an ear tag at birth for identification. Her herd number is unique to her, just like humans get their ears pierced.
1 Month Update October 2025
Fluff has grown 5 inches taller to 34 inches and now weighs 156 pounds.
Fluff was Ranked 24th
America’s Favorite Calf contest
Over 151,000 votes submitted for America’s Favorite Calf contest. The winner is… ELSA from Double Platinum Farm!
- 2nd Place: Ariel from Double Platinum Farm
- 3rd Place: Lily from Fouts Farm
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.
Learn About Dairy Farming
Mini Moo Virtual Dairy Tour – Chill Out! Cooling & Storing Milk Safely: What happens to milk immediately after a cow is milked? It’s a race against time! Join Corey the Cornstalk and Farmer Austin from Peace N Plenty Farm in Union Bridge, MD, on the farm as we explore the crucial process of cooling and storing milk to keep it fresh, safe, and delicious! In this video, Corey will dive into the Bulk Tank—the ultimate farm refrigerator—and see the technology that enables milk quality.
All ages.
How Cows & Calves Stay Warm in the Winter: The weather outside may be frightful, but dairy cows are delightfully warm inside the barn! Did you know a cow’s ideal temperature is between 25°F – 50°F? Most barns are equipped with curtains that may be manually raised or lowered to protect against snow and wind. Soft sand or straw beds keep cows warm and dry. And sometimes calves wear calf jackets to conserve heat—much like we wear coats! Check out this lesson with photos & videos to learn more!
K-7th Grade.
Calving Corner: Tune in to see the Calving Corner Exhibit at the Pennsylvania Farm Show from January 10-17, 2026! This is a live dairy cow birthing exhibit, so you can witness the miracle of birth firsthand. Check out the Facebook page for information leading up to the event and photos of the calves as they are born. Watch the live births on YouTube!
All ages.
Pennsylvania Farm Show: January 12, 2026
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is a major agricultural event and accessible to all, even those unfamiliar with farms. Highlights include animal exhibits, food stands, and the popular Calving Corner, where calves are born during the show, offering a rare glimpse into dairy farm life. Visitors can also shop for Pennsylvania products, handmade goods, and local specialties. Admission is free, but parking costs.
Moo U Station at the Pennsylvania Farm Show
Kurtland Farm set up the Moo U Station at the Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, PA.
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