McCarty Family Farms, MVP Dairy and Cargill Invest in the Next Generation of Agriculture With New Interactive Dairy Nutrition Exhibits

New learning experiences in Kansas and Ohio expand agricultural education, showing visitors how animal nutrition, science and innovation support healthy cows, dairy farm performance and the milk they enjoy.

• Interactive dairy nutrition exhibits are now open at the Judy McCarty Dairy Learning Center in Rexford, Kansas, and the MVP Dairy Learning Center in Celina, Ohio.
• The new exhibits, supported by the Cargill Cares Council, are designed to help students and families better understand how animal nutrition, science and technology support healthy cows and productive dairy farms.
• The two learning centers have welcomed more than 100,000 in-person and virtual visitors since opening from all 50 states and more than 75 countries.
• Through interactive games and an immersive farm simulation, visitors can build a dairy cow’s ration while following milk production from cow to cup.

REXFORD, Kan.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--McCarty Family Farms has opened a new interactive dairy nutrition exhibit at the Judy McCarty Dairy Learning Center in Rexford, Kansas, with support from the Cargill Cares Council. A companion exhibit is also open at the MVP Dairy Learning Center in Celina, Ohio. Together, the exhibits give students, families and community members a hands-on way to learn how animal nutrition supports cow health, dairy farm performance and milk quality.

The two learning centers have welcomed more than 100,000 in-person and virtual visitors since opening from all 50 states and more than 75 countries.

“For our family, helping people better understand where their food comes from and how we care for our animals is an important part of the future of dairy,” said Ken McCarty, co-owner of McCarty Family Farms and MVP Dairy. “Our relationship with Cargill goes well beyond providing nutrition for our cows. They have been a trusted partner who understands our farm, our goals and the importance nutrition plays in the health and care of our herd.”

McCarty Family Farms operates five dairy farms in Kansas, including a flagship 10,000-cow dairy. The family also jointly operates McCarty-VanTilburg Partnership (MVP) Dairy in Ohio, which has more than 4,000 cows. Cargill provides nutrition for the milk-producing cows across the farms.

“Strong dairy farms start with healthy animals,” said Phil Graham, managing director of Cargill Animal Nutrition & Health North America. “We are proud to work alongside the McCarty and VanTilburg families to bring together their dairy expertise with Cargill’s nutrition capabilities and innovation. Supporting these learning centers is one way we can help connect communities with agriculture and inspire the people who will shape what comes next.”

McCarty Family Farms and MVP Dairy are recognized for their focus on dairy sustainability, innovation and operational excellence. The learning centers provide visitors with an opportunity to experience modern dairy agriculture firsthand and better understand the people, practices and technologies behind milk production.

“Having Cargill’s support in bringing the new exhibit to the learning centers allows us to share this knowledge with our visitors and help them better understand the important role nutrition plays on a dairy farm,” said McCarty.

Visitors to the Kansas and Ohio learning centers can also tour the dairy farms, view the cows being milked and learn about cow care alongside environmental stewardship.

About McCarty Family Farms and MVP Dairy

Both fourth-generation farming families behind McCarty Family Farms and MVP Dairy are committed to advancing modern dairy farming through animal care, innovation, sustainability and agricultural education. Through the Judy McCarty Dairy Learning Center and MVP Dairy Learning Center, McCarty Family Farms and MVP Dairy provide students, families and communities with opportunities to learn firsthand about dairy farming and the food system.

About Cargill

Cargill is committed to providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions, and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living.

Our 155K+ employees innovate with purpose, providing customers with life’s essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing—today and for generations to come. For more information, visit Cargill.com and our News Center.