Moos Room & Blog

This contest has ended, but fret not! Check out our Current Contests page to see what we currently have going on! Win a visit from an NFL player AND a $5,000 grant for your school! Nothing scary about that! So what’s a Ghoul have to do, to earn this for their school? Purchase a gallon of […]

This contest has ended, but fret not! Check out our Current Contests page to see what we currently have going on! Fuel Up to Play 60 Football Contest Are you a program advisor with a story to tell? Share with us how you are implementing Fuel Up to Play 60 at your school for a chance to […]

From football to soccer and gymnastics to ballet, no matter the type of workout, recovering and refueling afterward is just as important as before and during the workout. Kids are often on the go and let’s face it, think they’re pretty invincible, but helping them fuel their body right is important for their growth and […]

For meals and snacks at home, school, or sports activities, chocolate milk is a delicious way for kids and adults to get the nutrients they need. Read on for facts on this not-so-guilty treat! Chocolate Milk in School Meals Over 68% of milk offered in schools is flavored, with chocolate winning as the milk of choice. A pilot […]

Whether they plan on being a musician, physician, athlete or something entirely different, kids dream big. While there are a lot of things that go into supporting kids’ dreams, good nutrition and physical activity are key to helping fuel their greatness. This is why the National Dairy Council partnered with the NFL to form Fuel […]

August is back to school month for most of us and as we all gear up for a season of education, it is important to take a moment to think about nutrition, too. Days and weeks get busy quickly with no shortage of activities for kids and families during the school year. Busier days sometimes […]

Fuel Up to Play 60 is celebrating 10 years with more fun and chances to win than ever before! There is no wrong way to have a kickoff in your school—get creative and think outside the box! Review the ideas in the kick-off document, start planning, and then report your kickoff. Find more ideas to […]

There’s a lot of confusion around what it means to pasteurize milk and why it’s done. Here’s what you need to know. Simply put, pasteurization is the process of heating then cooling milk to eliminate potentially harmful bacteria without affecting the taste or nutritional value. Pasteurization is not bad for you, but quite the opposite. […]

School’s out for summer! For most kids, summer break means late nights, no homework, and lots of fun. But for some children, summer break can mean uncertainty about meals. Summer food service programs provide the nutritional bridge between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next. Summer food service programs provide […]

June is National Dairy Month and we’re ready to celebrate! Dairy products are some of the most affordable, nutrient-dense foods you can consume. And besides being nutritious, they’re also delicious! National Dairy Month originated in 1937 as National Milk Month. It started as a way to promote milk during the warm summer months and has […]

Simply put, consume more dairy! Buying milk and other dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, butter, and ice cream is the best way to support dairy farmers and the dairy industry. If you’re looking for more ways to consume dairy and get your recommended daily servings, visit our website for delicious dairy-based recipes. Dairy works […]

As Nevada Dairy Farmers, We Treat Our Cows with Respect and Compassion We do this to maintain a healthy and comfortable herd of cows, it is a top priority for us and all dairy farmers. It’s incredibly important that the herd is compassionately and correctly cared for from day one, which is why when a […]