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Dear Dairy Ice Cream Gets Creative
Math, science, creativity, a strong background in the culinary arts and a love of collaboration – all key ingredients in the creation of Dear Dairy Ice Cream. And for Dear Dairy, when it comes to making their one-of-a-kind, out-of-the-box flavors, it’s all about the ingredients. “We research and pursue products that we know we are … Continued
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Maine Maple Sunday 2021
While Maine dairy farmers steward thousands of acres of open farmland and pastures across the state, they also oversee many acres in small woodlands. This time of year is too cold, wet, and often snowy for farmers to get on the fields to start planting crops. So, many take to the woods to tap trees … Continued
UMaine’s Witter Farm Climbs to the Top
The University of Maine Witter Farm in Old Town always ranked well for its milk quality and cows. However, an especially impressive number of accolades have been bestowed upon the dairy herd at J. F. Witter Teaching and Research Center in the past few months. Most recently, the herd was ranked 3rd in the nation … Continued
An Udderly Moo-ving Day on Maine Dairy Farm
University of Maine Dietetic Intern Amanda Robbins visits Brigeen Farms with the Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council By: Amanda Robbins On a chilly November afternoon, I had the opportunity to visit the scenic hills of Turner, Maine, where Brigeen Farms, Inc. sits peacefully with Mount Washington painted in the landscape of the farm’s background. It … Continued
Anything but Just a Number
Though Taylor Dairy Farm is home to a large herd of cattle, each animal gets individual attention. They’re anything but just a number. While this might look like a whole lot of Jersey cows, Taylor Farm relies on technology and personal interaction with the cows to ensure they are healthy and happy. With nearly 1,800 Jersey cattle … Continued
