Dairy Farmers and Processors Aid Local Communities in Ending Hunger
Oregon dairy farmers and processors help local communities fight hunger across our state.
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Oregon Cheesemakers Take Home Awards in 2022
Oregon cheese makers continued to receive awards and high honors for their cheeses in 2022.
Read moreOregon School Nutrition Professionals join ODNC for Salem tour
Last week, Oregon school nutrition professionals from 14 school districts joined us for a tour highlighting several agricultural producers in the Salem area. The tour was organized as part of the Oregon School Nutrition Association’s (OSNA) annual convention and provided participants with opportunities to learn about various aspects of Oregon agriculture, including specific foods such as milk, cheese, and fruits
Read moreLooking 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.
Read moreExperience the farm with a Dairy Farm Field Trip!
Find safe and educational field trips for your family and students with these farm tours and virtual experiences!
Read moreFood Hero’s Gardening Challenge helps kids grow with dairy and plants
Join ODNC and Food Hero with Food Hero’s Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge this spring. 38,000 free seed packets, donated by Bi-Mart, will be distributed by Food Hero to Oregon state residents as part of the program which aims to inspire kids to grow their own gardens and eat a healthy diet.
Read moreOregon Safeway and Albertsons Shoppers Register Support for Schools and Hunger
Generous Safeway and Albertsons shoppers in communities throughout Oregon and Southwest Washington are making a substantial impact for local schools – at a time when students need it the most. As part of the Nourishing Neighbors program and the “Help Feed Families During the Crisis” campaign, $450,000 in emergency grant funding is supporting 159 local schools. In Oregon, there are
Read more#Thanks4Giving highlights local dairy community heroes
2020 has been quite a year, we’re thankful for these local heroes in the dairy community who have given generously to make a positive difference this year. Join us in saying #Thanks4Giving!
Read moreDairy Farm Celebrates 30 Year Anniversary by Giving Back to the Community
After stay-at-home orders cancelled Louie Kazemier’s plans to celebrate the 30th anniversary of his dairy farm with an open-house party, he decided to shift gears and help out the community instead.
Read moreDomino’s and Dairy: A Partnership Powered by Pizza
What does a popular pizza chain and a local dairy have in common? A lot more than just cheese. Both are part of a strong partnership that benefits farmers, franchisees and their local communities.
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