I donโt make the rules ๐คท๐ผโโ๏ธ
Kidddding, kidding! Enjoy whatever you want ๐คญ
But I had to come in with our final
#FarmFactFriday of
#JuneDairyMonth ๐๐ผ
Letโs give ya some fun facts about dairy!!
๐ฆ There are seven breeds of dairy cows - Holstein (being the most common), red and white Holstein, Jersey, Brown Swiss, Guernsey, Ayrshire, and Milking Shorthorn
๐ฎ There are over 9 million dairy cows are in the US
๐ฒ The US dairy industry accounts for less than 2% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Per gallon, it has one of the lowest carbon footprints globally
๐ There are around 24,000 dairy farms in the US, over 95% of those being family owned
๐โโ๏ธ Dairy cows are milked 2-3x a day, and the rest of their day is spent sleeping, chilling or eating
๐ง The dairy industry supports more than 3 millions jobs in America and has an economic impact of over $780 billion ๐ค๐คฏ
๐ฅ Dollar for dollar, dairy is one of the most affordable protein and nutrition sources available (milk is around $...