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It's Official!
If you haven't heard...THE COWS ARE HOME! ✔
They've made the journey from Wooster to Columbus—and are settling into their brand-new space.
We captured a first-look moment as they explored their new home at the Multispecies Animal Learning Complex (MALC), our state‑of‑the‑art teaching and outreach facility at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory.
Take a look!
YOU DID IT!
Together, you met the goal, unlocked the challenge gift, and crossed the finish line. Time to celebrate!
But honestly? This has always been about so much more than numbers on a screen. With your gift, you showed just how much the future of agriculture means to you and to our community. You added real momentum to the work happening here—fueling hands‑on learning, shaping tomorrow’s leaders, and powering the kind of innovation that makes lasting change.
And your impact doesn’t end today. Because of you, BIG things are possible—and you’ll be able to see the impact for years to come.
Now, that’s definitely worth celebrating.
As the important work unfolding at Waterman continues, stay tuned! There’s so much more of the story to share…and so much more we’ll accomplish together.
With so much gratitude,
The cows (and all their friends)
We're getting there!
We've got 5 days left in our mission to "Bring the Cows Home...And So Much More!"
First of all, you're amazing. Seriously. Thank YOU for jumping in early to help. Your gift is bringing learning to life at Waterman, and that's a big deal.
You may have seen, but if we reach 261 donors by February 28, we unlock a $10,000 challenge gift. That's an extra ten thousand dollars to help shape the future of agriculture through hands-on learning. How cool is that?
We're not at the finish line yet...and there's another super easy way you can help us get there.
If you haven't already, tell a friend! Or two! Or your whole group chat!
A quick share from you could help hit our donor goal and unlock that big bonus gift.
Your support means more than you know.
On behalf of the cows (who are very excited) and everyone else—THANK YOU!
P.S. Take a minute to watch a behind the scenes video of the cows coming home...almost.
$12
Year-Round Growing
12 - That's the number of months available for food production in the CEARC. (That's year-round!)
$28
Woodlots, Streams, & Wetlands!
There are 28 acres of woodlot, two streams, and three wetlands at Waterman.
$60
Bring the Herd Home
60! That's the number of Jersey Dairy Cows that will be able to call the new dairy "home".
$100
Give any amount!
With your gift, no matter the size, you are helping build a future where students, researchers, and your community thrive.
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Celebrating Waterman
There are 261 acres at Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory. Celebrate every acre with your gift!
