Dairy Fun Offers Engaging Education

News Editordairy farming, Education

Looking for a fun way to learn more about the dairy industry? Then check out the new website “Dairy Fun” created by Dairylea Cooperative Inc. and Dairy Farmers of America’s (DFA) Northeast Area Council. The website will teach consumers about all the benefits that dairy farmers provide – from producing high-quality, nutritious products to supporting the economy and creating a … Read More

Scholarships Available

News EditorDairy Checkoff, Education

Students, apply today for the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDPRB) scholarships. Completed applications are due by May 31, 2010. NDPRB, through Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), annually awards up to 19 $1,500 scholarships to eligible undergraduate students (sophomore through senior) enrolled in college/university programs that emphasize dairy. Majors include: communications/public relations, journalism, marketing, business, economics, nutrition, food science, and … Read More

Teenagers Create Campaign to Speak to Teenagers

News EditorCompetition, Dairy Checkoff, Education, Industry News

Here’s a really neat learning experience: students at Amador Valley High School in Pleasanton, Calif., are devising a marketing campaign to promote milk among their peers. Classes at three high schools in California will be spending the next six or seven weeks developing ideas for the “Got milk?” campaign, which is sponsored by the California Milk Processor Board. In a … Read More