In a press conference on Monday, Linda Maly from St. John Nepomucene in Weston, Neb., and “Fuel Up to Play 60” Program Advisor of the Year, outlined the program which aims to raise awareness of healthy choices and empower students to choose healthy foods and be physically active through play for at least 60 minutes per day. Listen to Linda … Read More
Governor Heineman Pledges Support for Nebraska Youth Initiative
In a press conference yesterday, Governor Dave Heineman joined Nebraska dairy industry representatives to highlight a national program designed to encourage healthy food choices and physical activity for Nebraska school students. Gov. Heineman, along with Nebraska’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Joann Schaefer and other state representatives, outlined the “Fuel Up to Play 60” program, which aims to raise awareness of … Read More
Healthy Pizza Offered to Students
School is back in session, and dairy farmers are helping provide a more nutritious pizza option to student through the national dairy checkoff’s work with the Domino’s® Smart Slice school pizza program. Domino’s Smart Slice – which satisfies increasingly stringent school nutrition guidelines – will be delivered to more than 1,300 schools representing more than 220 districts this year. The … Read More
NYC Family Wins Tour of Dairy Farm
“Becky Moo-Moo” was the winning name submitted by eight-year-old Alexa Cabrera in the “name the cow mascot” contest sponsored by Milk from the Heart. The charity provides fresh 1% milk to thousands of low-income families in undernourished communities in New York City, and uses the cow mascot to help educate children about the importance of milk for a healthy diet. … Read More
Butter Sculpture Unveiled at NYS Fair
The New York State Fair has unveiled its 2011 butter sculpture. See it now through September 5 in the NYS Fair Dairy Products Building. The annual butter sculpture traditionally pays tribute to the state’s farm families who feed folks in their communities and beyond, but this year, New York’s farmers have turned the tables to publically thank another group dedicated … Read More
Zahurones New Princess Kay
Congratulations to Mary Zahurones, the 58th Princess Kay of the Milky Way! Zahurones is an 18-year-old college student from Pierz, Minnesota. As Princess Kay, Zahurones, who represents Morrison County, will serve as the official goodwill ambassador for Minnesota’s nearly 4,500 dairy farmers. Mary is the daughter of Chuck and Pat Tax of Pierz, and will attend the University of Minnesota … Read More
Wilson Crowned Md. Dairy Princess
Congratulations to Renee Wilson, who was crowned Maryland Dairy Princess on July 17! Sorry we missed this news Renee, and best wishes promoting dairy! Wilson, 17, lives on her family’s 350-acre dairy farm in Parkton, where she helps with daily feeding and milking chores. She is the daughter of Steve and Kelly Wilson and is the fourth generation of the … Read More
Indiana Dairy Council Unveils Cheese Sculpture
The Dairy & Nutrition Council of Indiana, Inc. and the American Dairy Association of Indiana have unveiled a 1,400 pound cheese sculpture commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Dairy & Nutrition Council. Created by Sarah Kaufmann, the sculpture will be on display from August 5-21 at the “Our Land Pavilion” at the Indiana State Fair. Watch the video below to … Read More
Fisher New Iowa Dairy Princess
Congratulations to the new Iowa Dairy Princess, Gina Fisher! Fisher, 17, is the daughter of David and Mary Fisher of Edgewood, Iowa. Fisher was also named Miss Congeniality from among the seven contestants. Jessica Hammerand will assist Fisher as 2011-12 Iowa Dairy Princess Alternate. The Dubuque County teen was also named winner of the presentation portion of the contest. Hammerand, … Read More
Ohio Butter Sculpture Revealed
The butter has been shaped and revealed! The 2011 butter display, sponsored by the American Dairy Association Mideast, at the Ohio State Fair pays tribute to the nation’s space program and recognizes the retirement of NASA’s space shuttle program. The retirement of the space shuttle program marks the end of an era. Throughout most of the history of the space … Read More