Did You Know?

• Farmers measure milk in pounds, not gallons - 8.6 pounds per gallon is the standard
• It takes about 10 pounds of milk to make one pound of cheese
• Dairy cows eat about 100 pounds of food every day and drink 25-50 gallons of water
• Home delivery of milk started in 1942 as a war conservation measure

Dairy foods, especially lower fat varieties, bring a lot of taste and nutrition to our tables. Low fat milk is a great way to increase the nutrition quality of your family’s diet. An 8-ounce glass of milk is packed with 9 essential nutrients: calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, vitamins D, A, B12, riboflavin and niacin. 

Low fat or fat free milk products are recognized for several important health benefits including bone health, especially in children and adolescents, and helping to reduce risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes as well as being associated with lower blood pressure in adults. 

Add more dairy into your family’s diet at mealtime, snacktime or anytime. Need some new recipe ideas? We’ve got you covered beginning with a breakfast shake to frozen yogurt pops, and everything in between! 

While you may not be at the ocean, you can still enjoy a cup or bowl of creamy New England Chowder with this simple recipe that you can make at home anytime.

Originating in Buffalo, and a popular menu item in Western New York, Beef on Weck is served on a kummelweck roll (a roll topped with kosher salt and caraway seeds). Yancey’s Fancy® Cheese transforms the sandwich into a gourmet pizza with equally great flavor!

Traditionally paired with a peanut dipping sauce, this Chicken Satay recipe changes things up by combining creamy coconut yogurt, curry paste, lime juice and peanut butter for a new taste sensation.