Heifer International

Welcome to the incredible milk quiz!

Test your knowledge of this lifesaving beverage with six quick questions, and 50 cents will be donated to Heifer International.

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Question 1: Which animal provides milk to the greatest number of people in the world?

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Yes! Cow’s milk is widely popular in the U.S., but goat’s milk takes the cake worldwide.

Surprise! More people drink milk from goats than any other animal.

Question 2: An estimated 1 in 20 people are engaged in milk production.

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You’re right, it’s more than that! Nearly 1 in 10 people — 750 million worldwide — are engaged in milk production, and most are in developing countries.

Actually, it’s more! Nearly 1 in 10 people — 750 million worldwide — are engaged in milk production, and most are in developing countries.

Question 3: How much of the world’s milk production comes from buffaloes?

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Yes — can you believe it? More than a tenth of the world’s milk comes from buffalo.

Guess again, buffalo milk makes up 11% of the world’s milk production. Who knew?!

Question 4: Farm workers who don't own land are still able to produce milk.

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True! While growing crops requires land ownership, many poor families rely on common grazing lands to produce dairy — and then sell it to lift themselves out of poverty.

Actually, it’s true. While growing crops requires land ownership, many poor families rely on common grazing lands to produce dairy — and then sell it to lift themselves out of poverty.

Question 5: Many people with lactose intolerance can drink goat’s milk.

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That’s right! Although goat’s milk, like cow's milk, contains lactose, many people with lactose intolerance can drink it without discomfort. Ice cream, anyone?

It’s actually true. Although goat’s milk, like cow's milk, contains lactose, many people with lactose intolerance can drink it without discomfort. Ice cream, anyone?

Question 6: How much milk does the average cow produce in a year?

You got /6, not bad!
Now you know how valuable milk can be, especially for families fighting hunger.

Want to put that knowledge to work? Give today to help farmers across the world better manage their cows, maximize milk production, and feed their families nutritious milk.

You got /6, not bad!
Now you know how valuable milk can be, especially for families fighting hunger.

Want to put that knowledge to work? Give today to help farmers across the world better manage their cows, maximize milk production, and feed their families nutritious milk.

You got /6, but that was a solid effort.
Now you know how valuable milk can be, especially for families fighting hunger.

Want to put that knowledge to work? Give today to help farmers across the world better manage their cows, maximize milk production, and feed their families nutritious milk.