New England Dairy

This week (Oct 14 - 18) is National School Lunch Week (NSLW). President John F. Kennedy first established NSLW in 1962 to spotlight the importance of serving nutritious school lunches. 🍽🍎🥛 Today, the National School Lunch Program fuels nearly 30 million children every day, making sure they have the nutrients they need to thrive—both in and out of the classroom. Milk plays a crucial role in nourishing these students. Learn more about the essential role of milk in school meal programs. 🥛 #NSLW2024 #MadeWithSchoolLunch #SNA School Nutrition Association

Happy #NationalFarmersDay! Join us in celebrating the hard work, dedication, and resilience of the farmers who put food on our tables and care for the land. New England Dairy is a non-profit nutrition education and promotion organization founded, funded, and led by dairy farmers. These farmers are committed to producing healthy products and caring for their cows, the land, and their communities. We are proud to represent the 800+ farm families across our region to drive sales and build trust in dairy. Thank you to all of our New England dairy farmers and agricultural heroes.

Dairy farmers are a vital part of our New England community. Not only do they supply us with fresh, nutritious dairy products, but they also understand the importance of school meals. With a long-standing commitment to supporting these programs through grants and other resources, our local farmers play a crucial role in nourishing the next generation. Congratulations to West Shore Middle School in Milford, CT for receiving this milk cooler through the grant program to keep milk cold for their students! Milk tastes best when kept at the right temperature, ensuring kids enjoy its optimal flavor and all the essential nutrients it offers.

September is #HungerActionMonth. Expanding on existing efforts is a growing movement to promote and prioritize not just any food but nutritious food sources—including dairy—for food insecure populations. Learn more about "nutrition security" and how organizations both nationally and locally are working toward providing it.

Early childhood nutrition is critical for healthy growth and development. On September 12, join registered dietitian, Jill Castle Nutrition LLC, and Dr. Elizabeth Zmuda, DO, FAAP, FACOP as they discuss the role of early childhood nutrition to promote lifelong health and wellbeing. This webinar is approved for 1.5 IPCE/AMA PRA credits through ACCME. Register here: : https://2ly.link/1zIV3

Dunkin' is out with a new fall menu that features a true Rhode Island original: coffee milk. Love seeing this product innovation on the menu, made with whole milk and a nod to a regional staple. ☕🥛 Read more from The Providence Journal - Coffee milk + Dunkin'? New latte is what RI fever dreams are made of: https://lnkd.in/dwv8Nbfw

A number of dairy farms throughout New England make use of solar energy to power everything from milking parlors to ice cream stands. Learn more about how dairy farmers are caring for the planet -- and creating some tasty foods -- using solar power here: https://bit.ly/3X3hfDl #sustainability #solarpower #sustainableagriculture #solarenergy #climatesolutions #dairyfarming

Congratulations to Elle St. Pierre on a hard fought race in the finals of the women’s 1500m. 8th place at the Olympics is an incredible accomplishment. The entire dairy community and many more are so immensely proud of the mark you’ve made on the world stage. Keep doing amazing things Elle, we’re always rooting for you! 🏃🏼♀️❤️

Champions like Elle St. Pierre are always refueling with chocolate milk, the ultimate recovery beverage, packed with the perfect blend of proteins and carbs to refuel, rebuild, and refresh for the next victory. 🍫🥛 #GonnaNeedMilk #RefuelwithChocolateMilk

Working for dairy farmers is a rewarding opportunity to use communication and leadership skills to support farmers’ hard work in producing nutritious, delicious dairy products. Florida Dairy Farmers is looking for their next Executive Director as veteran dairy champion, Michele Cooper, leaves the organization and opens a new chapter of her life. Here is a chance for you or someone you know to be part of the dairy legacy in Florida: https://lnkd.in/eZc6ACVg