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Maine Dairy &
Nutrition Council

Nutrition from your neighbor's farm to your family's table

Dairy Sustainability

Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council works to bring the story of dairy to Mainers - the nutritional benefits, how to use it
in the kitchen, the farmers and their practices, the land they conserve, and, of course, the cows we all love so much.

Maine Dairy &
Nutrition Council

Nutrition from your neighbor's farm to your family's table

Dairy Sustainability

Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council works to bring the story of dairy to Mainers - the nutritional benefits, how to use it
in the kitchen, the farmers and their practices, the land they conserve, and, of course, the cows we all love so much.

Why Choose Maine Dairy

Locally produced, always in season, Maine dairy is always there, whether you're looking to add nutrition and
high-quality protein to your diet or if you want something fun and delicious to share with friends or family.

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Supports Maine Farmland

Maine dairy farmers are the stewards of hundreds of thousands of acres of open farmland and small woodlands throughout our beautiful state, providing a home for wildlife, a place for recreation, and healthy soils and trees that sequester carbon.

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Strengthens Maine's Economy

Thousands of jobs on and off the farm, hundreds of millions of dollars in state and federal taxes, and more than $1 billion contributed to the Maine economy, dairy has a great deal to offer.

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Supports Healthy School Meals

Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council offers support, educational materials, recipes, grant opportunities and more to schools.

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Delivers Essential Nutrition

Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council relies on evidence-based research to provide health professionals, as well as families, with the best science regarding dairy and a healthy lifestyle.

Good Nutrition Starts Here

Milk, cheese, and yogurt provide important nutrients that support health at every stage of life. From high-quality protein to calcium, vitamin D, and other essential nutrients, dairy offers a convenient and delicious way to nourish your body. Explore the benefits of dairy and find helpful, science-based nutrition information for the whole family.

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Caring for Maine's Land

U.S. dairy has voluntarily pledged to work towards a net zero carbon footprint by the year 2050. The industry has made great strides in recent decades, finding ways to do more with less land, water and other resources. Within Maine, we see farms that run off solar energy or turn manure into energy, focus on healthy soils and rely on the latest research for best practices.

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Get to Know Maine Dairy Farms

Every Maine dairy farm has a story. Meet the farmers behind your favorite dairy foods, get a closer look at life on the farm, and discover how farmers care for their cows, land, and communities.

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Recipes

Nutrition, taste, creaminess, melty cheese - dairy has something to offer for every occasion and every discerning taste. Looking for something new to try? We have a recipe to tempt your taste buds.

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Supporting Maine Schools

We are proud to support Maine schools and the important role dairy plays in student nutrition. From educational resources and cafeteria materials to equipment grants and recipes for school nutrition professionals, Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council is here to help bring nutritious dairy foods and new opportunities to schools across the state.

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What People Have to Say

Maine Dairy and Nutrition Council works with schools across the state, offering grants each year for needed school nutrition equipment.

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Tina Fabian, RSU 3

The milk barrels were a fun and engaging marketing tool to showcase milk. Displaying them at the end of our serving line had a noticeable impact, encouraging more students to choose milk with their meals. We sincerely appreciate the support of the Maine Dairy Council in helping make this possible!

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Denise Tapley, RSU 89

The coolers were extremely useful to our program, besides use in the regular summer program. The kids thought they were super cool and awesome looking! We appreciate your organization so much and love our coolers.

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Wendy McDonald, Orrington and Dedham

The students love seeing the milk in the milk barrels and picking it up themselves.  They like that the milk is so cold- that has really surprised them how cold the barrels keep the milk.

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Cyndi Kimball, Easton

This piece of equipment is the coolest—both figuratively and literally. The students truly enjoy having access to the yogurt bar, especially with the fresh fruit mix-ins. Honestly, we didn’t realize just how much yogurt we were going through until we saw the distributor’s numbers. It's clearly a big hit!  

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Tammy Conners, RSU 74

We have been fortunate to be able to receive coolers when needed for many years.  The coolers are a must to serve meals off site and away from our cafeterias (summer meals, field trips or simply spring picnics outside.) The size is much safer for staff to carry than a large chest cooler and we do pack reasonably even though the coolers can hold a full crate of milk. Your support is very much appreciated!

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