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October 28, 2020

National Farm to School Month: Celebrating Our Community Food Systems

This year marks the 10th anniversary of National Farm to School Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the connection between children and local food. Now more than ever, we know that it takes a community to feed a community. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm to School census, more than 42,500 schools […]

September 24, 2020

Hunger Action Month: Raise a Glass of Milk!

Millions of Americans struggle with hunger, including more than 10 million children. During Hunger Action Month (September) farmers across the country are taking a stand to help get milk to those who need it most. Milk is one of the most requested, but least donated items at food banks, which is why America’s dairy community […]

August 14, 2020

Back-to-School Nutrition Tips for Parents during COVID-19

There’s no denying that this back-to-school season is like no other. Whether your child attends in-person classes or practices social distance learning, this school year will be different for everyone. Aside from buying school supplies and getting to know your child’s new teacher, take some time to plan out what your weekly meals will look […]

August 10, 2020

Sustainability on Nevada Dairy Farms

Our dairy farmers not only care for their cows and produce nutritious, quality products, but they are also vigilant stewards of the land. They are continually looking for opportunities and refining processes to reuse and recycle resources on the farm to reduce their environmental footprint.  “Farming, really in its nature, is sustainable in and of […]

July 20, 2020

The History of Ice Cream

A sweet, creamy, and frozen treat – during the summer ice cream is king! But who can we thank for inventing ice cream? Although ice cream’s origins can be traced back as far as the second century B.C., the official title of ice cream inventor has never been awarded. We know that Alexander the Great […]

June 22, 2020

True Community Service

Dairy Month is a time to celebrate all things dairy, including dairy heroes in our community both on and off the farm.  Our dairy farmers are donating milk across the state, but they need help getting it to the people who truly need it. This is where Derrick Felder and his staff at Lutheran Social […]

June 19, 2020

From Farm Land to Front Lines

Dairy Month is a time to celebrate all things dairy, including dairy heroes in our community both on and off the farm.  Cottonwood Dairy continues to be there for the community from the farmland and the front lines. In addition to keeping the family dairy running and producing milk for the community, Rayanne Sorensen is […]

June 16, 2020

Dairy Food Safety

When you think of milk safety, you might only be aware of one or two things that happen such as pasteurization. However, there are many pieces in place throughout every part of the process of getting the milk from farm to families. Each piece ensures the milk and dairy products you and your family consume […]

June 10, 2020

From the Farm to Community Tables

Dairy Month is a time to celebrate all things dairy, including dairy heroes in our community.  The story of Sand Hill dairy started off over a decade ago with the vision of one man—Isidro Alves, his family, a small herd of dedicated cows and the dream to produce the most impossibly fresh dairy creations northern […]

June 5, 2020

National Dairy Month: Ready to Celebrate?

We know celebrations look a little different this year, but we are still inspired and excited that it is Dairy Month. Let’s be honest, we are always dreaming about dairy whether we are out exploring Nevada or having a meal with our families. We know what you are thinking, why a whole month to celebrate […]

June 3, 2020

Community Heroes

Dairy Month is a time to celebrate all things dairy, especially dairy heroes in our community.  Taking care of Nevadans is something our farmers have been doing for generations. It’s just The Milky Way. It’s so important to them to create wholesome, nutritious, and delicious dairy products our community can enjoy year-round. These local heroes […]

May 14, 2020

Milk’s Journey From Farm to Table

There are a lot of moo-ving pieces when it comes to getting milk from the farm to the store in just 48 hours. The dairy process starts on the farm. Our farmers are out taking care of their cows 365 days a year. Most of our dairy farmers have been caring for cows for generations […]