The following post was written by Indiana Dairy Ambassador, Ashley DeWitt who is studying to be a Veterinarian. We love her passion for dairy calves and asked if we could share it with you. Hi my name is Ashley DeWitt, I am one of the five 2018-2019 Indiana Dairy Ambassadors and a senior pre-veterinary student at..
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If not, now is the time! National School Lunch Week is October 15th-19th and there’s “Lots to Love” in every meal. This yearly celebration reminds us of the benefits of the National School Lunch Program, the 30 million students it serves, and the valuable staff who put their hearts into nourishing the next generation. (Shout..
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The following post was written by Purdue Dietetic Interns, Molly Wilhelm and Jennifer Brady. Advocates for nutritious food for everyone and supporters of Indiana’s dairy farm families. September is national Hunger Action Month, which means that all throughout the country Feeding America partners with networks of food banks and communities to lead fundraising efforts and..
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Have you ever wished that you could plan an extraordinary dinner for your family and friends? Eating out at the same restaurants can get dull a while. Have no fear, a local farm-to-table dinner is here! A new trend has arrived, and that is hosting dinner on a local farm for family and friends. People rave about how beautiful and unique..
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Thank you to all who participated in our annual Ice Cream Crank-off Competition! Enjoy the delicious recipes from the first place winners! ________________________________ VANILLA Flavor Category Kamryn Huber and Joshua Moore Ol’ Fashioned Vanilla Ice Cream Makes about 2 quarts 4 cups heavy whipping cream 4 cups whole milk ¾ cup sugar 2 ½ teaspoons..
Read Full PostAre you visiting the Indiana State Fair on August 12 or 14? If so, you could see the 4-H (junior) or open (everyone) Dairy Cow show. As you walk through the cattle barn, you may wonder what exactly is happening. Our guest blogger today, Dairy Ambassador Grace Klopfenstein has your answers. by Grace Klopfenstein Everyone..
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One of my favorite family traditions I have had growing up has been taking cattle to Chick-Fil-A’s Cow Appreciation Day, with my siblings and cousins. At the Cow Appreciation Day Celebration, I enjoy having casual conversations with visitors to explain just how much farmers respect and care for their animals. After the event ends, it..
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Come one. Come all! The American Dairy Association Indiana is excited to open the Dairy Bar on August 3rd and we want you to feel the magic up close. “Step Right Up! The Greatest 17 Days of Summer” is this year’s Indiana State Fair theme. August 3-19 will be gleaming and glittering with gold..
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On Monday, July 16th, we joined our friends at McDonald’s to celebrate National Ice Cream Month. We’ve all heard the notion to “pay it forward,” but why not sweeten the act of kindness by adding ice cream to the mix? With the help of McDonald’s owner/operator Mohommed Moalikyar, we decided to “(Soft) Serve it Forward” by..
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If you had 15 minutes to ask a dairy farmer anything, what would you want to know? Dietetic Intern Kylie Mennel had her questions ready. My name is Kylie Mennel, and I am a dietetic intern at the American Dairy Association Indiana. I have some background knowledge on dairy nutrition, but I am looking for..
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