This week’s blog post comes from our New England Dairy & Food Council intern Kayla Arouchon. Do you ever lie in bed in the morning and think, how will I get through this day? Well, you can and you will! One small piece to jump-starting you morning that is essential for you AND your kids—breakfast. I know, …
Carter and Stevens Farm is where we call home. We are a 4th generation pasture based dairy farm in central Massachusetts. The 5th generation is coming right along with seven growing children amongst the families. With 200 head of cattle, raising our own crops, growing produce for resale, operating a farm store, and opening a …
Green pasture, blue sky and red barns – they’re part of the gorgeous New England scenery, but we’ve always wondered…why are barns traditionally painted red? Some may claim a red barn helps cows find their way home from pasture, but cows are actually colorblind to the colors red and green. So much for that answer! …
You don’t have to go far for a great family vacation. Sometimes the best destination is right around the corner! Consider a “stay-cation” this summer at a dairy farm, or a local state park. There’s no reason to drive hundreds of miles or fly for hours (and hours!) with the family in tow. Save time …
We are so proud of our New England Dairy & Food Council intern Elle Purrier who just returned from the U.S. Trials for the 3,000-meter steeplechase! Purrier is an undergraduate student at University of New Hampshire in the Nutrition and Wellness program. She is from Montgomery, Vermont where she grew up on her family’s dairy farm. She is this …
By: Carmelle Druchniak Our friends at Farm Fresh Rhode Island last month offered kids a chance to share what dairy means to them – and the results were colorful, imaginative works of art! This wonderful non-profit works to promote a local food system that values the environment, health and quality of life of Rhode Island farmers …