Thursday, March 24, 2011
Dairymom's Thankful Thursday
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Spring Break Breakfast
Friday, March 18, 2011
A Tribute to the American Farmer
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Dairymom's Thankful Thursday
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
National Agriculture Day
- According to USDA, 98 percent of all U.S. dairy farms are family owned and operated
- More milk is produced today with only 9 million cows than with 26 million cows in 1944
- Dairy is the No. 1 agricultural business in California,Idaho,Maine,Michigan,New Mexico,New York,Pennsylvania,Vermont and Wisconsin
While American farmers are providing the safest,most affordable and available food, we are also providing jobs and economic support for our local communities. In a recent article about American agriculture, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack stated,"Every one billion dollars in agriculture exports supports 8,000 American jobs, which means agricultural exports supported nearly one million jobs in 2010."
Food security is important to all American families. With only two percent of our population providing food,fiber and fuel for all Americans, National Agriculture Day is a great opportunity to not only celebrate agriculture but share information about how we continue to provide for all consumers.
Happy Ag Day!
Monday, March 14, 2011
Dairy Cows and Clocks
Thursday, March 10, 2011
National Nutrition Month
March is designated as National Nutrition Month. It's a great time to focus on eating a wide variety of colorful,nutrient rich foods, eating a hearty breakfast and take every opportunity to be more active outside. If you're like me and struggle with eating breakfast, here are some breakfast ideas you may want to try for your family or yourself:
- Get Moo-ving: Make a protein-packed breakfast shake by blending low-fat chocolate milk, a tablespoon of peanut butter,half a banana and some ice cubes. Or, make a smoothie with low fat yogurt, your favorite fresh or frozen fruit and a few ice cubes. Mix in a blender.
- Benedict Bagel: Layer a slice of ham,Swiss cheese and a poached egg on a toasted whole-wheat bagel for a protein packed breakfast.
- Breakfast Split: Skewer a medium banana, roll in your favorite flavored yogurt and then in whole grain cereal for a creamy,crunchy start to the day.
You can find more recipes and great information at http://www.dairymakessense.com/. Do you have a favorite breakfast to entice a non-breakfast lover? I'd love to hear from you!
Hope you have a dairy good day!