The Bovine Bugle

While the farmer's on a break, learn some about Jersey cows

Dairy Farmer and Blogger Jonathan Gates is off duty, taking a much-needed family vacation to Maine after bringing in an impressive load of hay last week. In his absence, we thought we'd remind his readers of Stonyfield's "Have a Cow" program. For $3, you or someone you love can sponsor a cow and learn about life on the farm through quarterly newsletters and updates on the sponsored cow's adventures.

Here are five facts to know about Jersey cows, the type of cow which provides most of the milk used at Stonyfield Farm:

Jersey cows:
*Weigh about 900 pounds
*Produce about 4.5 gallons of milk each day
*Vary in color from light to dark brown sometimes with white spots
*Give extra creamy milk with a high percent of butterfat
*Are the second most popular breed of cows in the U.S. and have lived here since 1815.

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Posted by Blogger Chris at August 15, 2005 11:17 AM