Welcome to My Farm

Mary Lewandowski

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Welcome to My Farm

Welcome to My Farm

Mary Lewandowski

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Description

Take a trip to a real-life dairy farm and learn about cows, calves, and where the tasty dairy products we love to eat and drink come from.

Mary Lewandowski helps her family at their dairy farm in Wisconsin. Her great-great-great-grandparents founded the farm more than a hundred years ago. Today, the farm has some fifty cows that must be fed, milked, and kept happy and healthy. Corn and alfalfa need to be planted and harvested for their feed. It's all a lot of work for Mary, but she loves her cows, and they provide us with milk to drink, cheese and ice cream to eat, and many other delicious dairy treats.

Welcome to My Farm is a fun and illuminating look at farm life in the heart of America's Dairyland. Aimed at young readers age four and up, the book shares fascinating facts about dairy cows and the crops that farmers grow. Presenting a day in the life of a small dairy farm, Welcome to My Farm reveals the many ways that Mary takes care of her cows and how farms help feed our communities. Readers will also meet cuddly kittens and Mary's two collies, Buffy and Buddy!

Young readers will find the answers to many common dairy-farm questions, such as:
  • How do you milk a cow?
  • What types of food are made from cow's milk?
  • How much does a cow eat and drink in a day?
  • How much does a calf weigh when it's born?
  • What types of crops do dairy farmers grow?
  • What do farmers use tractors for?
  • What happens in a silo?

Illustrated with dozens of color photos, Welcome to My Farm helps young readers understand and appreciate how dairy farms work and the central role that agriculture plays in the food we eat.

About the Author

Mary Lewandowski was raised on her family's dairy farm in Bevent, Wisconsin. She graduated from Northcentral Technical College in Wausau with associate degrees in agri-business and dairy science and completed her bachelor's degree in organizational leadership through the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay. Mary was awarded the American FFA Degree from the National FFA Organization, and she's also a member of her local alumni chapter. Welcome to My Farm is based on an FFA project she wrote while in high school. Mary and her husband, RJ Kluck, live in central Wisconsin.

Critical Reviews

"Mary Lewandowski is a wonderful and caring person whose passion for farming is shared clearly in this book. Her intent to bring young readers into the Wisconsin dairy farming lifestyle is communicated at a level that youth (and adults) will find informative and interesting. As our world continues to 'evolve', this book will keep young readers grounded and aware of the work and process that goes into bringing so much of what we eat from the farm to the table."

-- "Monte Dunnum, Wisconsin State FFA Honors Band Director"

"Travel with Mary, a sixth-generation farmer in the beautiful state of Wisconsin, on a typical day of dairy farming. The reader is introduced to the dairy cow, how quality milk is produced, and other animals raised on her farm. A great introduction for elementary age students to familiarize themselves with the daily care farmers provide for their animals."

-- "Mary Lou Kugel, retired dairy farmer and volunteer teacher for Adventures in Dairyland"

"Wisconsin dairy farms come in all shapes and sizes. Some are big, some are small, but every farmer has a story--and Mary has done a wonderful job opening her barn door and letting readers in on the story of her farm!"

-- "Wisconsin Agriculture in the Classroom"

"Bright, colorful photos and easy-to-understand text make Welcome to My Farm a great book choice for early learners! Author Mary Lewandowski does an excellent job showing what life is like on one of Wisconsin's family farms--for humans and cows, and barn cats, too!"

-- "Abigail Winkel, Brand Manager at Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center"

"Welcome to my Farm is the perfect introduction to agriculture for students interested in learning about where their food comes from! Beautiful images coupled with well-detailed descriptions of life on the farm give readers of all ages something new to learn."

-- "Mary Schrieber, Former National FFA Central Region Vice President"

★"An enjoyable and informative look at dairy farming in America's heartland."

-- "School Library Journal (starred review)"

"In a personable tone and with a wealth of expertise, Lewandowski describes her work as rewarding and clearly enjoys explaining it to children. The text is enhanced by color photos, many featuring cute farm animals (and Lewandowski's kittens and collies), that enable young readers to understand her work and envision the equipment she uses.... With practical information, readable explanations, and crisp photo illustrations, here's an appealing choice for children's nonfiction collections, especially in agricultural regions."

-- "Booklist"

"Welcome to My Farm embodies the definition of 'life on the farm.' It's incredibly insightful and showcases our rich Wisconsin dairy roots. We highly recommend this read to anyone who is curious about cows, farmers, and crops. We're incredibly proud of the author, Mary Lewandowski, for embodying the true passion of agriculture and educating her readers about our proud industry."

-- "Board of Directors, Partnership for Progressive Agriculture"

Publishing Information

Publisher: Wisconsin Historical Society Press
Pub date: 2026-04-28
Length: 32 pages

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