“Dairy farmers are embracing Fuel Up to Play 60 and want to support the program in their local communities,” said Patricia Purcell, chief executive officer of Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association. “Farm tours are a great time to empower a captive audience of students to take charge of their health by choosing nutrient-rich foods and being physically active with Fuel Up to Play 60.”

Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association and Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program created a free Fuel Up to Play 60 Farm Tour Kit that encourages healthy eating and physical activity habits while teaching students about modern dairy farming practices. The kit includes:
· A comprehensive farm tour planning guide, including basic farm tour tips and safety guidelines
· Healthy eating activities
· Physical activity options
· Fuel Up to Play 60 banner
· Fuel Up to Play 60 display cubes
· Fuel Up to Play 60 hat
· Fuel Up to Play 60 enrollment forms for teachers
· Fuel Up to Play 60 pledge for students

Fuel Up to Play 60 encourages the consumption and availability of nutrient-rich foods, including low-fat and fat-free dairy, and getting at least 60 minutes of daily physical activity.

Fuel Up to Play 60, which has support from several leading health organizations and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, empowers youth to take action for their health by employing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools. It builds upon dairy producers’ long-term commitment to children’s health and nutrition since the formation of National Dairy Council in 1915. Dairy producers, through their checkoff, are making an annual commitment of $50 million over five years to support the program.