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5 Family Activities During Social Distancing
This spring, many jobs and schools have gone virtual. Now that everyone is home together every day…
Reputation: Dairy and Plant-Based Alternatives
Dairy gets a bad reputation for its environmental impact, an unfair assessment considering dairy is a locally sourced product…
Nourish the Cows
I’ve had the opportunity to visit several North Carolina dairy farms and one thing they all have in common is their commitment to be environmental stewards…
Grilled Cheese is a Bite of Happiness
April is National Grilled Cheese Month, and it is bringing the nostalgia with it. Cheese is a required ingredient for every kid’s meal.
10 Interesting Facts About Cows That’ll Blow Your Spots Off!
You probably don’t spend every day around cows. It’s ok to admit it! Did you know that on average, dairy cows produce 23,000 pounds of milk per year...
Dairy Nourishes the Land
Earth Day, celebrated on April 22nd, began in 1970, the same year that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was created…
Cows Aren’t Picky Eaters, And That’s a Good Thing
Dairy cows weigh about 1,000lbs depending on their breed, meaning cows can eat a lot—up to 100lbs a day…
Dairy Good Ideas for Learning at Home
Stuck at home? Milk it for all it’s worth! Keep your family entertained with virtual experiences for learning at home…
Who are Your March Madness Winners?
While March Madness might be on hold this year, you might be one of the many people who stand in front of the dairy aisle with a mental bracket…
Thank A Farmer
Have you ever heard someone speak that you feel secondhand embarrassment for? You know that moment…
Stay Calm: Prepare with Pantry Staples
As social distancing measures increase and in-dining restaurants close to prevent the spread of COVID-19…
Dairy is the New Milk Beauty Trend
You’ve seen the commercials or heard it referenced: milk, it does the body good. And it does…
Green Machine Smoothies Power St. Paddy’s Day
How do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day? Do you dress in green and run the annual 5k? Enjoy watching the parade with family and friends?…
Enjoy a Pie Day for Pi Day
Pi Day is celebrated every March 14 in honor of the first three digits of the never-ending number sequence…
Create a Healthy Lunch in Four Easy Steps
Did you know that what you eat or don’t eat at lunch affects your afternoon mood and performance?…
Raise a Milk Glass For Registered Dietitian Day
During National Nutrition Month this year, March 11 recognizes those who educate the public on nutrition standards through Registered Dietitian Day…
Chef John Folse, The Cajun Legend
As a Registered Dietitian for The Dairy Alliance, I have the opportunity to work closely with many fantastic chefs across the Southeast…
When Milk Goes Green
St. Patrick’s Day is observed as a celebration of Irish heritage, and those who are Irish-American follow many traditions for the day…
Eat Right, Bite by Bite and Sip by Sip
March is National Nutrition Month® and this year’s theme is “Eat Right Bite by Bite,” but if you really want a positive behavior change…
7 Things to Do with Your Leftover Valentine’s Day Candy
Whether that candy stash grew thanks to your loving valentine or you splurged on “Discount Candy Day,” you have sugar that you aren’t sure…