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Cow Comfort in Cold Weather
Hopefully you’ve been able to weather this arctic blast inside with your feet warming by the fire. If you’re a dairy cow in Maine, well, you probably stayed warmer than the farmers taking care of you. I checked in with Laura Chase of Chase’s Organic Dairy Farm up north in Mapleton this morning, and … Continued
2023 School Breakfast Recipes
1_Strawberry Pear Banana Split 2_Strawberries and Cream Overnight Oats 3_Cherry Blossom Bread 4_Pretzel Roll Breakfast Sandwich_Recipe 5_Cheesy Ham Potato Bowl 6_Cheese a peachalicious quesadilla 7_Creamy Bagel with Cereal_Recipe 8_Cheesy Zucchini Sausage Bread_Recipe 9_Cheesy Roasted Vegetable Hash_Recipe 10_Broccoli Egg and Cheese 10_Potato Egg and Cheese_Recipe
Relax and recharge in the new year.
Many often start the new year enthused to get up and get going, try new things, amp up their routine and charge into adventures. But it’s also the middle of winter, and winter is for slowing down, recharging and reenergizing. Just like the fields and gardens are taking a rest, so can you. Food … Continued
Orange Cranberry Mascarpone Jelly Roll
Orange Cranberry Mascarpone Jelly Roll I used Satsuma Mandarin oranges for this rather than your usual navel orange, so I used the zest and juice of three oranges. If I had larger ones, I would have only done 2, BUT I liked the leaves still attached to the Satsumas to make the cake presentation … Continued
Back to School Meal Planning and Prep
By Alexandra James, Dietetic Intern with Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council After summer, getting back to a schedule when the kids go back to school can be stressful. This often means earlier mornings, earlier bedtimes, and busier days. On a busy night, one of the last things we want to think about is making dinner. … Continued
Sustainable Dairy Farming – teacher resources and self-guided learning
Dairy farming in Maine and around the country has an amazing story to tell when it comes to Sustainability. Across the nation, the dairy industry has committed to become Green House Gas (GHG) Neutral by the year 2050. The following are links to articles and resources that explain what is happening on farms near and … Continued
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.
Ellen Dore, RSU 16
The staff loves them (the red coolers) because they are just the right size for milk, pack out field trips and they keep everything cold. Kids at the summer camp help to unload the van and it's a competition as to who can carry the red bag by themselves without needing help (Milk helps to grow muscles twice-once to carry it and twice drinking it!) Once again, the red cooler bags helped to make the summer a success!!!
Mary Sue Thompson, Machias
The smoothie machine prompted creativity from our kitchen staff, and the students now appreciate the variety in their breakfasts. Support like this helps small rural schools offer diverse menu options.
Perley Martin, RSU 71
Thank you so much for your continued partnership to make our program better.
Tammy Connors, RSU 74
All of the RSU #74 schools have been fortunate to receive generous support, encouragement and funding from the Maine Dairy & Nutrition Council. Most recently, our High School received a needed Milk Barrel in the fitting Cow Pattern to go along with our farming communities. Our 3 elementary schools have held many friendly competitions to raise awareness of the importance of healthy habits & drinking vitamin rich milk. The support we have received over the years is invaluable and provides not only the financial support but resources and knowledge to help us all, in the classrooms and kitchens, to educate students on the importance of making life-long healthy choices.
Tyler Guerin, Portland Public Schools Nutrition Program
They (red insulated coolers) were essential in serving our community during the summer months, allowing our program to focus on meal quality without worrying about limited cooler space.
Melissa Belanger, RSU 87
The addition of the yogurt bar to our breakfast has given the students participating more choices which I believe has helped us to keep our numbers where they are at now. We are so appreciative of this grant and all it has helped us to accomplish.
