Dairy Farming
We're proudly supported by the hard-working dairy farm families of New England and Eastern New York.
Learn More & Meet Local FarmersWe’re here to make sure you have the essential dairy and wellness information you're looking for because we know that real enjoyment and real nutrition come from real dairy.
Who We AreWe're proudly supported by the hard-working dairy farm families of New England and Eastern New York.
Learn More & Meet Local FarmersWe help ensure students succeed by having access to healthy foods and physical activity.
More on our programs & impactWhether in a glass, bowl or plate, dairy makes any meal or snack complete with 9 essential nutrients!
Dairy & NutritionTogether, milk, cheese and yogurt provide a unique package of 9 essential nutrients.
CalciumSupports bone and dental health and plays an important role in maintaining healthy blood pressures |
Vitamin DSupports bone health and helps fight inflammation |
PhosphorusSupports bone health and energy metabolism |
PotassiumHelps maintain normal blood pressure and healthy electrolyte balance |
Vitamin B12Supports nervous system health |
RiboflavinHelps your body use carbohydrates, protein, and fat as fuel |
Vitamin AHelps keep eyes and skin healthy |
NiacinHelps energy metabolism |
ProteinBuilds and repairs muscle |
Dairy farms provide jobs and stimulate economic stability in our region, while producing a local food supply for our communities.
Find the impact in your specific state by using the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Economic Impact Tool
1 in 6 Americans faces hunger.
The first step in addressing this issue is ensuring that nutritious foods are available for all.
See how non-dairy milks stack up to cow's milk when it comes to calories, nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and price
Dairy is the milk in your cereal, the cheese on your pizza, the yogurt in your morning smoothie.
There is something for everyone and several options that work for your lifestyle. Dairy is part of all the things we love to eat and is present during some of the most special moments in our lives.
Together, milk, cheese and yogurt provide a unique package of 9 essential nutrients.
CalciumSupports bone and dental health and plays an important role in maintaining healthy blood pressures | Vitamin DSupports bone health and helps fight inflammation |
PhosphorusSupports bone health and energy metabolism | PotassiumHelps maintain normal blood pressure and healthy electrolyte balance |
Vitamin B12Supports nervous system health | RiboflavinHelps your body use carbohydrates, protein, and fat as fuel |
Vitamin AHelps keep eyes and skin healthy | NiacinHelps energy metabolism |
ProteinBuilds and repairs muscle |
Highlights of dairy's sustainable cycle:
Impact on Local Economy
Find the impact in your specific state by using the International Dairy Foods Association’s (IDFA) Economic Impact Tool
The first step in addressing this issue is ensuring that nutritious foods are available for all.
See how non-dairy milks stack up to cow's milk when it comes to calories, nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and price
Dairy is the milk in your cereal, the cheese on your pizza, the yogurt in your morning smoothie.
There is something for everyone and several options that work for your lifestyle. Dairy is part of all the things we love to eat and is present during some of the most special moments in our lives.
Providing exceptional calf care is the foundation of life on a dairy farm. For a cow to grow into a healthy, productive member of the herd in adulthood, it all starts with the care the calf receives.
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