Dairy Farm Mushroom Hunting

Dairy Farm Mushroom Hunting

Our special guest blogger is back this week; Johanna Laggis of Laggis Brothers Farm. Read on to learn about mushroom hunting on the dairy farm. A Mushroom Hunt By: Johanna Laggis, dairy farmer at Laggis Brothers Farm in East Hardwick, Vermont What do farmers do when it is too wet and rainy to make hay? …

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Healthy Eatin’ During BBQ Season

Healthy Eatin’ During BBQ Season

Gina, our New England Dairy & Food Council intern, is back at it again on our blog. This time she is sharing tips and tricks for eating healthy during the summer BBQ season. Read on for her suggestions! Healthy Eatin’ During BBQ Season By: Gina Petracca, Dietetic Intern with New England Dairy & Food Council …

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Rock of Ages

Rock of Ages

If you live in New England, you likely see them every day. Some are wide, some are narrow. Some are orderly, some are a real mess, but no matter their location or condition, these engineering marvels have inspired poets and photographers, and add to a little magic to the local scenery. They’re rock or stone …

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Milk Delivery!

Milk Delivery!

When you picture milk being delivered to homes in glass bottles you probably think this is a thing of the past. Think again! At Thatcher Farm in Milton, MA, milk delivery is an every day occurrence. Since 1891, the Manning family at Thatcher Farm has been delivering milk and other dairy products to families on …

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Lifehack – Easy, On-The-Go Beach Snacks!

Lifehack – Easy, On-The-Go Beach Snacks!

Packing up the family and getting out the door is hard enough when you are headed to the beach. Don’t let poor snack planning lead to meltdown city once you get there! Quick, easy and healthy beach snacks are possible and will be enjoyed by the whole family! Our Registered Dietitian Stephanie Ferrari took to …

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