Looking Back at 2021
Farewell to 2021 and on to a new year! We recap the moments that made this year a good one because of the hard work of Oregon’s dairy farmers.
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Shannon Guirl Represents New Approach to Telling Dairy’s Story
With more than a decade of experience in video production and social media management, Shannon Guirl has been selected as the new Sr. Manager of Integrated Communications for the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council.
Read moreBe a Food Hero: Cooking With Kids (VIDEO)
Do you have a picky eater at home? It’s always a challenge to get kids to eat healthy, but studies have shown that if you involve your child in the meal prep, they are more likely to eat what they prepare. Plus it gives them something productive and fun to do during times while they are homebound. In this video,
Read moreHelp Spread the Word So Oregon Kids Don’t Go Hungry
New meal programs are opening to children ages 1 to 18 in school districts statewide, thanks to dedicated school nutrition professionals around the state with the support and partnership of Oregon Department of Education Child Nutrition Programs.
Read moreWow Your Holiday Guests with These Cheese and Chocolate Pairings
This holiday season, we recommend you introduce your friends and family to a new power couple: cheese and chocolate.
Read moreGoing Rogue: Oregon Cheese Makes a Big Statement
Type the words “American cheese” into an online search engine, and the images that pop up typically appear more utilitarian than artisanal or gourmet. Perhaps that’s one reason why it came as a shock to some around the globe that an American cheese defied convention and brought home the title of “best in the world” at the 2019 World Cheese
Read moreFood for Thought: Would You Eat What Cows Eat?
“Why do we give food to cows that could be used to feed people?” Through this new video we produced with Oregon dairy farmer Derrick Josi (aka TDF Honest Farming), we’re answering this relatively common question by serving up a full helping of facts about what cows eat. We’re always working to address confusion and misconceptions about dairy. With more
Read moreWhat Will the School Lunch of the Future Look Like?
Quinoa, kale, Brussels sprouts, tamales, green smoothies. These are all foods you might find in a trendy restaurant … or on a lunch tray in your local school cafeteria. School lunches are fast overcoming their stereotypical reputation as bland and uninspired through some creativity and innovation by school nutrition professionals. On this National School Lunch Week, let’s take a look
Read moreGirl Scouts Earn Dairy Patch at TMK Creamery
Photos by Joy Foster For the second year in a row, Girl Scouts from Oregon and SW Washington gathered for a day of fun and education as they earned their dairy patch. And for many of the Girl Scouts, this was the first time they had ever visited a farm or seen a cow up close. The Oregon Dairy Patch
Read moreFree Money? Scholarships in Dairy and Agriculture
Did you hear the one about the banker who was arrested for embezzling $100,000 to pay for his daughter’s college education? The judge asked him, “Where were you going to get the rest of the money?” Jokes aside, the cost of higher education is no laughing matter, and every little bit of financial aid can make a big difference. Luckily,
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