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Small Steps to Give Good Photo Challenge
Herbs are a good way to jazz up many foods, and are easy to grow in your garden!
Small steps to give good can lead to big changes — not just for our environment, but for our world. Be part of our photo challenge and show us how you’re making a difference!
Posted in Marquee, News
Tagged Dairy, Dairy Farmers, farmers, Nutrition, photo challenge, recycle, Sustainability
Cow Chow: 10 Interesting Ingredients part of a Dairy Cow’s Diet
From Florida to California, the ingredients found in a cow’s diet can not only vary by geography, but also by season.
With the help of professional nutritionists, it’s very common for dairy farmers across the country to routinely feed their cows byproducts from the processing of other foods and fibers. The use of these byproducts is endorsed by animal nutritionists who work with dairy farmers on creating optimal diets for cows.
For example, the cows at Matt Lussier’s Florida dairy farm have quite a taste for citrus pulp. In fact, this byproduct of Florida’s citrus industry is a cow feed staple on most of the state’s dairies.
Posted in Featured, Healthy Planet, News
Tagged animal care, cow diet, cows, Dairy Cows, Dairy Farmers, diet, Farm, farmers, healthy planet, Sustainability
Indy 500 Milk Prize one of Sports World’s ‘Coolest Trophies’
Crossing the finish line wasn’t be the only glory for race car driver Tony Kanaan this weekend at the Indy 500.
Kanaan carried on a tradition dating back to the late 1920s, when second-time race winner Lewis Meyer requested a refreshing glass of ice cold milk after his win. Since then, nearly 60 winners of the iconic race have been presented with a bottle of milk — now engraved with the phrase “Indianapolis 500 Winner” — after crossing the finish line.
The bottle of milk given to winners was ranked No. 1 among the sports world’s coolest prizes by Sports Illustrated.
Chef Teaches Fuel Up to Play 60 Students how to Eat Healthy
Chef Victor Albisu shows students that making healthy, nutrient-rich food choices doesn’t have to be a daunting task.
Posted in Healthy People, Marquee, News
Tagged Dairy, Food Security, Fuel Up to Play 60, Future of Food, health meals, victor albisu
Future of Food: Feeding a Growing Population
Many Americans are unsure of where their next meal is coming from. Additionally, many populations are overweight and undernourished due to availability of quality, nutritious food.
Several panels of speakers — from dairy producers to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack — gathered in Washington, D.C., at a Future of Food event sponsored by Washington Post Live and National Dairy Council to discuss how to continue feeding the world’s ever-growing population and dairy’s essential role in the cause.
Here’s a roundup of highlights, tweets, photos and stories — including photos of celebrity chef Victor Albisu, who was on hand to teach a group of Fuel Up to Play 60 students how to build healthier meals — from the event and the #thinkfood social conversation.
Posted in Featured, Healthy People, News, Uncategorized
Tagged Dairy, Dairy Farmers, Food Insecurity, Food Security, Future of Food, Hunger, Sustainability
Dairy Farmers Remain Committed to Feeding Growing Population
Our current global food system leaves almost 870 million people hungry each day. That’s why America’s dairy farmers remain committed to helping solve not only our nation’s hunger issues, but those faced by people across the globe.
“It will be America’s farmers who will be responsible for feeding a growing population,” Tom Gallagher, CEO of National Dairy Council, said today at a Future of Food event in Washington, D.C. “America’s farmers are ready to meet the challenge, and we encourage the rest of the world to meet that challenge as well.”
In order to feed a growing population, global food production will need to increase by over 60 percent over the next 40 years, Gallagher said in a blog post published today on the Chicago Council of Global Affairs website.
Posted in Featured, Healthy People, Healthy Planet, News
Tagged Dairy, Dairy Farmers, Food Insecurity, Future of Food, tom gallagher
$100,000 Grant Partnership to help Fight Nation’s Hunger Issues
Future of Food Partnership: $100,000 grant program designed to support nutrition education and increase access to dairy and other nutrient-rich foods.
Posted in Healthy People, Marquee, News, News & Farmers
Tagged Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Dairy, Dairy Farmers, Feeding America, Future of Food, Hunger, National Dairy Council
Fuel Up to Play 60, ‘Got Milk?’ Award $250,000 in Grants for School Breakfast Programs
As part of a campaign to give kids greater access to a healthy breakfast, the national “got milk?®” Campaign and Fuel Up to Play 60 recently awarded $250,000 in grants to schools nationwide as part of the Breakfast Blitz program.
From January 8 to February 17, parents, school administrators, teachers and community members across the nation made every milk purchase count by entering their UPC codes online and voting to direct a $1,000 grant to a local school.
Posted in Featured, Healthy Communities, News
Tagged Breakfast Blitz, fuel up, Fuel Up to Play 60, FUTP60
Fruits, Veggies and Dairy: Simple Ways to Build a Healthier Plate
Building a healthier plate doesn’t have to be a daunting task. Find out how simple tips on how to include smart options as part of your eating habits.
Posted in Healthy People, Marquee, News
Tagged Dairy, dairy food, Health, health and wellness, healthy diet, healthy eating, Healthy Food, Milk
From our Mom to yours: Lessons from one of Life’s Greatest Teachers
From the excitement of a first bike ride without training wheels to the sting of love’s first heartbreak, Mom is always there to guide, support and cheer us on through life’s biggest lessons.
For many of us, her advice has not only stayed in our mind but has shaped the way we live our lives.
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Tagged Dairy, dairy moms, farmers, mom, moms, mother's day
