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Holy Cow!

Have you herd ... er, heard? It’s all about Jersey at the Billings Farm & Museum this Saturday — Jersey cattle, that is. A wholesome hoedown for the bovines marks the 24th annual Cow Appreciation Day, and it’s chock-full of farmyard fun. Pasture patrons get up close and personal with the milk-producing mammals through lively educational programs, including “What Happens to the Milk?” and “Making a Cow Pizza.” Join Farm Manager B.J. Hanfield to watch cows go neck and neck in the “Judge Jerseys” competition, and vie for prizes in the “Cowlege Bowl” by boasting the best knowledge of dairy cows and farming. Don’t miss the chance to churn fresh milk into ice cream and name a newborn calf at the nursery ... get moo-ving now.