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10 THINGS I LEARNED FROM DAIRY FARMERS IN MAINE
By Amelia Sullivan, BS, Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council Dietetic Intern As a Dietetic Intern, you learn several unique things – like how to write a nutrition support prescription or how many FTEs you may need if you’re a manager. Each day in the internship is a new day full of the potential to … Continued
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What’s in a glass of milk? Is chocolate milk good for you? 10 ways to encourage students to drink milk 35 Undeniably Fun Facts About Dairy Dairy Farm Trivia Dairy Jokes Beautifully Intricate Dairy Coloring Pages Mooga (yoga) poses
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Lactose in Dairy Foods Chart 13 Ways Milk Can Help Your Body 9 Ways Yogurt Can Help Your Body 8 Ways Cheese Can Help Your Body Dairy Every Day is a Healthy Way Pediatric Handout The Importance of Iodine During Pregnancy The Importance of Iodine in Prenatal Brain Development Is chocolate milk good for you? … Continued
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Maine Dairy Landscape Farm to Fridge Process Dairy Coloring Pages
Dairy graphics for fair organizations
Feel free to use from these materials and resources for your dairy displays. 2023 Maine Dairy brochure Recipes cottage cheese pancakes mango ginger smoothie one pot butternut mac and cheese berry burst smoothie chia pumpkin Farm to Table infographic Local Dairy Is Sustainable dairy cow superpowers 13 Nutrients In Milk Infographic Dairy Foods Close … Continued
What People Have to Say
Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council works with schools across the state, offering grants each year for needed school nutrition equipment.
Ellen Dore, RSU 16
The staff loves them (the red coolers) because they are just the right size for milk, pack out field trips and they keep everything cold. Kids at the summer camp help to unload the van and it's a competition as to who can carry the red bag by themselves without needing help (Milk helps to grow muscles twice-once to carry it and twice drinking it!) Once again, the red cooler bags helped to make the summer a success!!!
Mary Sue Thompson, Machias
The smoothie machine prompted creativity from our kitchen staff, and the students now appreciate the variety in their breakfasts. Support like this helps small rural schools offer diverse menu options.
Perley Martin, RSU 71
Thank you so much for your continued partnership to make our program better.
Tammy Connors, RSU 74
All of the RSU #74 schools have been fortunate to receive generous support, encouragement and funding from the Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council. Most recently, our High School received a needed Milk Barrel in the fitting Cow Pattern to go along with our farming communities. Our 3 elementary schools have held many friendly competitions to raise awareness of the importance of healthy habits & drinking vitamin rich milk. The support we have received over the years is invaluable and provides not only the financial support but resources and knowledge to help us all, in the classrooms and kitchens, to educate students on the importance of making life-long healthy choices.
Tyler Guerin, Portland Public Schools Nutrition Program
They (red insulated coolers) were essential in serving our community during the summer months, allowing our program to focus on meal quality without worrying about limited cooler space.
Melissa Belanger, RSU 87
The addition of the yogurt bar to our breakfast has given the students participating more choices which I believe has helped us to keep our numbers where they are at now. We are so appreciative of this grant and all it has helped us to accomplish.
