Volunteer at Calving Corner 2024

By Blake Jackson

The Pennsylvania Farm Show is looking for volunteers to help out at the Calving Corner, a popular exhibit that features live births of dairy cows. The Calving Corner is open to the public from January 6-13, 2024, and volunteers are needed to help educate visitors about dairy farming and the birthing process.

To be eligible to volunteer at the Calving Corner, you must be at least 18 years old and have a practical understanding of the dairy industry. Volunteers will serve in a variety of roles, including:

• Answering visitor questions

• Helping to maintain the exhibit

• Providing educational information about dairy farming

• Assisting with the care of the cows

Volunteers will be provided with a Calving Corner sweatshirt and should plan to wear proper attire, including clean and neat jeans or khakis. Volunteers will also be required to complete brief online training.

Individuals who are interested in volunteering at the Calving Corner exhibit can complete an online volunteer interest form at www.surveymonkey.com/r/calvingcorner. Contact Miriam Miller at Miriam@thecalvingcorner.org with questions.

If you are interested in volunteering at the Calving Corner, please visit the Pennsylvania Farm Show website for more information and to sign up.

Sponsorship opportunities are also available for businesses or organizations who are interested in helping consumers learn about agriculture and the world of dairy farming. To become a sponsor, contact Miriam Miller at Miriam@thecalvingcorner.org.

The Calving Corner is made possible by the Friends of Pennsylvania Farm Show Foundation, Pennsylvania Dairymen’s Association, American Dairy Association Northeast, Center for Dairy Excellence, Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement, Allied Milk Producers, Northeast Agriculture Education Foundation, Inc., and additional dairy organizations with support from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.

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