Michigan State University's south campus dairy is maintained for teaching, extension, and research.
07/30/2026
Have you ever thought about stopping by the farm to watch milking in action? 🥛🐄
Come on out! We'd love to have you visit during our milking hours. Whether you're on your way to work, heading home for the day, or have a little free time in the afternoon, you're welcome to stop in and see our cows being milked.
We look forward to seeing you at the MSU Dairy!
~Go GREEN 💚
This OR That
We asked some of our staff a few questions to see where they stand. It looks like we have a few shared favorites.
Now it's your turn -- which would you choose?
~Go GREEN 💚
Getting to know the people behind the farm! 🐄
Have you ever wondered who works behind the scenes to care for our cows, support research, and keep everything running smoothly? We asked a few of our staff some fun questions so you can get to know them a little better.
Watch the video to hear their answers, let us know in the comments which response surprised you the most, and stay tuned—we've got even more fun staff Q&A videos coming your way!
What a beautiful day to make some hay!! ☀️
Hard to believe we're wrapping up our 3rd cutting already. Grateful for the good weather, the hard work, and another crop safely put away.
~ Go GREEN 💚🚜
07/22/2026
Join our team!
Starting pay at $20.73. If you are dependable, love animals and ready to get to work, click on the link below to read the full job description and apply today!
Animal Caretaker I - East Lansing, Michigan, United States - In State, Michigan, United States Position Summary(Basic Job Function) This is a temporary position. Assists in the routine care of clinical and biomedical research animals by performing such duties as feeding, watering, cleaning, handling, and transporting animals. Unit Position Summary Assist in routine feeding, watering, milking....
07/21/2026
Congratulations, once again, to this year's Michigan State University Dairy Farm of the Year!
A few members of our farm were happy to help install the new Dairy Farm of the Year sign located at the De Grins Oer Dairy, recognizing this well-deserved achievement. It's always rewarding to celebrate the dedication and hard work that goes into Michigan's dairy industry, and we're honored to have played a small part in highlighting this accomplishment.
If you haven't had a chance to learn about the Okkema family yet, be sure to check out this article! Their story highlights an incredible family and the dedication, innovation, and hard work that have helped them stand out in Michigan's dairy industry.
https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/msu-honors-de-grins-oer-dairy-as-2026-dairy-farm-of-the-year
🐄💚 Happy Cow Appreciation Day! 💚🐄
Today we're celebrating the amazing cows that make so much possible every single day.
From providing nutritious milk to helping advance research, education, and the future of agriculture, our herd plays an important role in everything we do. Their curiosity, unique personalities, and gentle nature make every day at the dairy farm a little brighter.
Join us in showing our cows some extra appreciation today!
What's your favorite thing about cows?
07/13/2026
Thank you to everyone who came out and visited with us!! We would love to see some of your photos taken from your visit! What was your favorite part?
We had another great open house on July 11th at the MSU Dairy Farm! Over 300 visitors toured our new dairy. Want to join us in August? Register here: https://pears.io/events/msuext/8080/
07/03/2026
In honor of Independence Day weekend, we thought you'd enjoy an update on Liberty! 🐮
Liberty is now just over a month old and doing great. She'll soon be moving into the big social pen, where she'll start making new friends and learning all about life with the other heifers. We're happy to report that Liberty is healthy, growing well, and thriving every day!
From all of us at the farm, we wish you a safe, happy, and fun-filled 4th of July weekend! ❤️🤍💙
| Monday | 8am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 8am - 5pm |
| Sunday | 8am - 5pm |