DairyDoc’s new children’s book brings milk’s journey to life
Last fall, AGDAILY introduced readers to Arizona dairy veterinarian and social media educator Dr. Michelle Schack, better known online as The DairyDoc, whose growing platform helps connect consumers with the realities of modern dairy farming. Now, Schack is bringing that same passion for agricultural education to a new audience: children.
Schack recently released DairyDoc’s Discovery Goggles: Milk from Cow to Carton, a children’s book designed to answer a surprisingly common question: How does milk actually get from the dairy farm to the grocery store?
The inspiration came from years of conversations with students during school visits and interactions with followers online. While most children understand that milk comes from cows, Schack noticed that many had little understanding of the steps that happen between the farm and the refrigerated dairy case.
“I kept hearing the same thing,” Schack explained to AGDAILY. “People know milk comes from cows, but many have no idea what happens between the dairy and the grocery store.
The book follows DairyDoc and her Discovery Goggles as they travel through every stage of the milk supply chain, introducing young readers to dairy farms, bulk tanks, milk trucks, processing plants, pasteurization, homogenization, and the many people whose work helps bring milk to consumers. Along the way, children learn about careers in agriculture and gain a greater appreciation for the science and teamwork behind one of America’s most familiar foods.
Released just ahead of World Milk Day on June 1, the book has quickly found an audience, reaching No. 1 New Release status on Amazon. The timing is fitting for Schack, who has built her online presence around answering questions about dairy farming, animal care, and food production with transparency and humor.
Her mission has always centered on bridging the gap between agriculture and consumers.
As a practicing dairy veterinarian, Schack spends her days caring for cows and working alongside dairy producers. Through her social media channels, she tackles common misconceptions about dairy farming and provides an inside look at modern animal agriculture. The new book extends that educational effort to younger readers at a time when fewer Americans have direct connections to farming.
The story also shines a spotlight on the people who often go unrecognized in the food system. Beyond farmers and veterinarians, the book highlights milk haulers, dairy plant employees, grocery workers, and others who play a role in moving milk from farm to table.
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