Moos Room & Blog
January 8, 2024
How do Farmers Track & Monitor Their Cows?
You’ve probably noticed that most cows, especially here in Nevada, have number tags on their ears. These numbers serve as a lifelong identification of the cow and help farmers tell them apart, find specific cows and keep track of their herd. Additionally, you might have noticed that many cows here also wear collars. These collars […]
January 2, 2024
Realistic Goals and Wellness in 2024
Resolutions are a tired and unrealistic way to set expectations of ourselves in the New Year. Though taking on bigger initiatives to lead a more health-conscious life sounds appealing, roughly only 16 percent of individuals keep to their New Year’s resolutions. A more pragmatic approach could be to implement nutritious foods and physical activity we […]
December 21, 2023
Sustainable Christmas Crafts with Your Kiddos!
Get ready to make a holiday “moo-sterpiece” out of milk cartons from school lunches! The holidays are for celebrating family traditions and creating new ones. This year, The Nevada Dairy Farmers have compiled a list of sustainable holiday crafts for you and your family to enjoy with used dairy products. You may wonder, “Why use […]
November 29, 2023
Churning Up The Joy This Holiday Season with Full-Fat Dairy
The Gift of Health Benefits with Whole Fat Milk It’s that time of year where we gather around with our loved ones, bringing together traditions old and new to celebrate the holidays. We look forward to delicious holiday dishes, secret family recipes and nostalgic baked goods made together in the kitchen. Though these long-standing rituals […]
November 16, 2023
The History of Thanksgiving Dinner and Dairy’s Place at The Table
The History of Thanksgiving In 1621, Pilgrims and Wampanoag at Plymouth Colony gathered to feast over their first fall harvest. This ceremonious feast is noted in history as the first ever, “Thanksgiving”. On the menu at this dinner were items such as goose, duck, corn, bread and porridge. Though Thanksgiving is now more of a […]
October 17, 2023
Taking a Look at Some of Google’s Top Dairy Searches When it comes to what we eat, we want the full scoop so we know what we’re putting into our bodies. Food and its nutritional value is one thing, but many of us care about the impacts our food has on the planet and how […]
September 26, 2023
Is Dairy on Your Grocery List? It Should Be!
Are you wondering what dairy products to add to your grocery list for your next shopping trip? Well, you’re in the right place! Dairy items can be a fantastic addition to your diet, offering a range of delicious options that provide essential nutrients, including protein, calcium, and vitamin D. Not only does dairy help you […]
August 15, 2023
Moo-ve over summer, Milk 101 is in session!
Putting Your Best Hoof Forward Waking up early for school can be challenging for some children, but a balanced breakfast can help kiddos kick-start their day. Studies have shown that eating a balanced breakfast contributes to higher standardized testing results, better brain function, and higher performance on exams in children. So what does a healthy […]
June 21, 2023
Celebrating an Udderly Awesome National Dairy Month!
It’s National Dairy Month! Are you curious as to why we celebrate National Dairy Month? Every June, The Nevada Dairy Farmers and Dairy Council of Nevada celebrates the contributions of dairy farmers and the dairy industry all over the United States. Over the last few decades, the dairy industry has made strides in reducing its […]
May 30, 2023
Dairy consumption dates back to about 6,000 years ago in Kenya and Sudan. In modern times, global consumption has shown continued growth worldwide. You may be surprised by this, but the top countries for global consumption of dairy products are: India, EU, United States, and China. Dairy is used all around the world not only […]
April 20, 2023
In honor of Earth day, we’re taking a closer look at the environmental impact of dairy, how dairy farmers work to reduce the impact of their carbon footprint, and how dairy farmers plan to shape the future of the world ahead. Keeping Food Out of Landfills Each year, 66 billion pounds of food goes to […]
April 14, 2023
The Power of Dairy: A Family Health Fair!
Join us for a family health fair celebrating Cinco de Mayo and the power of dairy.