1. December 28th, 2011

    The National Dairy Council® and The Quaker Oats Company Establish Partnership

    Last month, the National Dairy Council® announced a partnership with The Quaker Oats Company in an effort to create healthier lifestyles for children within the school environment.  
    Both organizations are deeply committed to children’s health and their partnership will allow for a stronger focus on grains and dairy in developing more wholesome and balanced meals [...]

  2. December 20th, 2011

    Condensed vs. Evaporated Milk

    With such similar names, condensed milk and evaporated milk are often confused. With the baking season in full-swing we thought it perfect timing to demystify the two and clarify that, no, they cannot be used interchangeably.
    Both are two types of concentrated milk from which about 60 percent of water has been removed, yielding a thick [...]

  3. December 1st, 2011

    A Dairy Makeover

    Readers, we are excited to welcome you to our refreshed website! Providing valuable content has always been a priority of ours and we hope this effort reflects our continued mission.
    Some changes you will notice:

    Hero: We bring our farmers front and center, spotlighting a select handful of video stories.  
    News and Events: Here you will find the [...]

  4. November 17th, 2011

    Giving Food Thanks

    Later this month, many of us will be sitting down with our families to give thanks for the good in our lives. While most are thankful for the food that sits before them, on Thanksgiving and every other day, many don’t think twice about where their food originated.
    This month, we urge you to express your [...]

  5. October 1st, 2011

    Seattle Seahawks Help Tackle Kid’s Nutrition

    The Seattle Seahawks have been a long-time partner of the Washington State Dairy Council. Promoting healthy eating among kids has always been a priority for us, and the Seattle Seahawks have been instrumental in this effort.
    Educating children on nutrition and piquing their interest in physical activity is an ongoing challenge. Kids are regularly faced with [...]

  6. September 23rd, 2011

    Farming the Next Generation

    Agriculture is the world’s largest and most diverse industry. As the industry works to keep up with the growing food demand, passing on agriculture skills to the next generation becomes increasingly important.
    Farming in particular has traditionally been a legacy, family farms being passed down from one generation to the next. And while it is often [...]

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