Why Choose Maine Dairy
Locally produced, always in season, Maine dairy is always there, whether you're looking to add nutrition and
high-quality protein to your diet or if you want something fun and delicious to share with friends or family.
Supports Maine Farmland
Maine dairy farmers are the stewards of hundreds of thousands of acres of open farmland and small woodlands throughout our beautiful state, providing a home for wildlife, a place for recreation, and healthy soils and trees that sequester carbon.
Strengthens Maine's Economy
Thousands of jobs on and off the farm, hundreds of millions of dollars in state and federal taxes, and more than $1 billion contributed to the Maine economy, dairy has a great deal to offer.
Supports Healthy School Meals
Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council offers support, educational materials, recipes, grant opportunities and more to schools.
Delivers Essential Nutrition
Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council relies on evidence-based research to provide health professionals, as well as families, with the best science regarding dairy and a healthy lifestyle.
Good Nutrition Starts Here
Milk, cheese, and yogurt provide important nutrients that support health at every stage of life. From high-quality protein to calcium, vitamin D, and other essential nutrients, dairy offers a convenient and delicious way to nourish your body. Explore the benefits of dairy and find helpful, science-based nutrition information for the whole family.
Explore Dairy NutritionSustainability
U.S. dairy has voluntarily pledged to work towards a net zero carbon footprint by the year 2050. The industry has made great strides in recent decades, finding ways to do more with less land, water and other resources. Within Maine, we see farms that run off solar energy or turn manure into energy, focus on healthy soils and rely on the latest research for best practices.
Learn More About SustainabilityGet to Know Maine Dairy Farms
Maine dairy farms are scattered all over this great state. Each farm is different and has its own story to tell. We hope to connect you with area farms to give you an inside look at how they care for their cows, how the milk gets from their farm to your table, what each farm contributes to its community and more.
Learn More About Farm LifeRecipes
Nutrition, taste, creaminess, melty cheese - dairy has something to offer for every occasion and every discerning taste. Looking for something new to try? We have a recipe to tempt your taste buds.
Learn More About RecipesSupporting Maine Schools
Dairy is an essential ingredient in school nutrition. Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council offers resources and recipes for school nutrition staff as well as grant opportunities for school nutrition equipment.
Learn More About Dairy In Schools
