It’s easy to forget how important they are to our food chain, so July 11th is Cow Appreciation Day.
Here are 5 great ways to say “Moo-chas Grasses” to bovines everywhere:
–Have a glass of ethically sourced milk.
Or better yet, make it a milk punch, a sweet, cold, elegant blend of dairy and liquor that dates back centuries, which is enjoying a revival these days.
–Visit a working farm and hug a cow.
If you don’t live near a local farm, you can go on a vacation to Fearrington Village, a resort and spa on a historic dairy farm in North Carolina. Or if you’re really into cows, you can even host your wedding there.
The farm is home to these Belted Galloway cows (above), which are reminiscent of an Oreo cookie. (Milk, please!) This striking breed of cow, which originated in Galloway, Scotland over a century ago, now adorn many fields in the USA today.
–Donate a cow to end hunger for a family.
Heifer International is famous for its program that lets you buy a cow and donate it to a family, helping lift them out of poverty.
For the last 70 years, the organization has donated thousands of dairy animals to communities in need across Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
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