Today is June 1, and I probably don’t have to remind any of you that today launches the first official day of June Dairy Month. In honor of this celebratory month, I found an interesting column written by Roxie Rodgers Dinstel in the News Miner that is worth highlighting. The column is titled, June is dairy month, so drink milk for your health, and while it notes the benefits of milk, it also provides some great ideas for summer dairy treats just for kids. Enjoy!

Raise a glass of ice-cold milk and toast the dairy farmers across America who make it possible to enjoy an abundance of fresh, dairy-licous products like milk, cheese and yogurt, every day. Besides the great taste, three servings of dairy provide calcium and eight additional nutrients that help keep bones strong and bodies fit.

Milk is big business today in many nations, particularly those in Europe and North America. Thirty-five countries produce 85 percent of the world’s supply. Cows are major sources of milk, although the milk of sheep, goats, horses, water buffalo, camels, donkeys, reindeer and llamas also is consumed by humans. We all drink milk, eat cheese and dine on yogurt. But sometimes, it can be just a little boring. Here are three ways to make your dairy more fun.

Link here for cool ideas for summer dairy treats using yogurt, pudding and of course, ice cream!