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The Farm: Where Your Dairy Products Come From
Growing up in the suburban Washington, DC area, I rarely had the chance to see a farm. But now, as a registered dietitian, I recognize how important…
Organic Milk vs. Regular Milk: What’s the Difference?
As a registered dietitian who works for the dairy industry, I am often asked, “Is organic milk healthier than regular milk?”…
Freddie Falcon Goes to the Farm
Atlanta Falcons mascot Freddie Falcon, with the help of the Southeast United Dairy Industry Association, recently visited a local dairy farm in North Georgia…
From Farm to School, Table, and Fridge
School nutrition professionals from across Kentucky gathered in September in Bowling Green for the annual Kentucky School Nutrition Association (KSNA) Administrators’ Summit…
The Dairy Farmer: A Lesson in Sustainability
Saddle up while I tell you about a fascinating farm tour and educational experience at the recent “Honor the Harvest” Summit hosted by the National Dairy Council…
What June Dairy Month Means to Me?
I was recently asked what does June Dairy Month mean to me. I responded that it is a chance to celebrate an industry near and dear to my heart…
Linking School Nutrition Professionals to Farms
“Farm to table,” “farm to school” and “organic or conventional” are common phrases heard in today’s conversation about food...
A Dairy Farm Through a Future RD’s Eyes
Did you know the average cow produces 28 glasses of milk a day and drinks the equivalent of an entire bathtub of water? I recently had the opportunity to go on a tour…
Meet Your Milk-Maker
These days, everyone has become a foodie, with photos of the healthy (and not so healthy) foods we eat rampant on Instagram…
Dairy Farm Opens Doors to Dietitians
If asked, could you trace your family tree back to the first family member to come to America? It’s possible, but raise your hand if you can say your family…
Farm to Training Table
Protein—it’s what’s for lunch, dinner, breakfast and every snack a football player eats. Players constantly repair, build or maintain muscle tissue…
3 Reasons to Be Happy About Dairy Farms
It’s time for a Happy dance to celebrate the fact that more and more Americans have a genuine interest in strengthening the connection between the farmer and the consumer…