New England Dairy is excited to announce a new addition to our dairy fleet. As thrifty New Englanders, we repurposed our popular Fuel Up to Play 60 truck and turned it into the Mobile Dairy Experience (MDE). The MDE has hit the road to help educate all ages, especially Gen Z, about dairy ag, sustainable dairy farming practices, and nutrition. We kicked off its journey this summer by celebrating summer meals at schools throughout New England.
Mobile Dairy Experience 101
The MDE rolls in with lots of fun on-board to provide a unique experience to learn about New England dairy farming and dairy products. Each appearance of the MDE is tailored to fit the needs of the event, audience, and areas of focus. When the MDE pulls in for your event, you can: Give our prize wheel a spin! Play relay games* and other “field day” activities with a dairy twist. Challenge your family or friends to a one-on-one Dairy Trivia Challenge. Learn about cows, dairy farm practices, and nutrition in a head-to-head battle for dairy trivia glory. Meet a dairy farmer and sample some great products from New England dairy farms.*
The new head-to-head Dairy Trivia Challenge is made possible in part with a grant from Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement.
Celebrating Summer Meals with the MDE
The MDE has been hitting the streets, debuting at summer meal kickoffs throughout New England. School meals provide one-third of kids’ daily nutritional needs while also supporting local jobs, farmers, and the economy. Many kids rely on school meals throughout the year to make sure they’re getting enough to eat. We’re excited to bring the MDE to celebrate summer meals which allow kids to continue receiving the nutrition they need to stay healthy all summer long.
To learn more, check out the Mobile Dairy Fleet page. Here you’ll find links to important details such as space requirements, our calendar of upcoming events, as well as the Mobile Dairy Event Inquiry Form to find out if the MDE or Mobile Dairy Bar (MDB) might be a good fit for your event.
Dairy farmers are passionate about connecting their fellow community members to their local food system. The MDE provides a unique opportunity to showcase the hard work of New England dairy farm families in a fun and novel environment. So, check out the calendar to plan a visit when it’s in your area or fill out the Inquiry Form and see if the MDE will be pulling into your next event.
*May not be available for all experiences.
The Dairy Trivia Game has been made possible in part by a grant from Farm Credit Northeast AgEnhancement.
