Hanover Co-op Food Stores in New Hampshire and Vermont have been strong promoters of local dairy, were the first stores to donate a portion of their fluid milk sales to the dairy farmers of New England, and they continue to support our Must Be the Milk initiative. Some of you may ask: what is a …
Ben and Jerry’s annual ice cream giveaway wouldn’t be possible without “Caring Dairy” farmers We wait for it, anticipate it, stay up late thinking about it. It’s Ben & Jerry’s annual Global Free Cone Day, set for Tuesday, April 9, from noon to 8 pm. Each spring, the iconic ice cream brand thanks customers for …
March is an important month for us here at Must Be The Milk. It’s National Nutrition Month® ! The theme of National Nutrition Month this year is “Eat Right. Your Way, Every Day.” Don’t mind if we do! National Nutrition Month is a nutrition education campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. The campaign focuses on …
Do you want to visit dairy farm? We think this virtual tour is the best you can get without actually being on the farm in person! Bill Rowell’s family began farming in the United States in 1637. Today, he continues that tradition on Green Mountain Dairy Farm in Sheldon, Vermont where he and his family …
The baby calves on a dairy farm are a lot like kindergarteners. They need attention and constant care, are loud and can be messy. One of my main jobs is taking care of all the little babies. I enjoy the challenge, and I find them to be the most fun group of animals on the …
It’s winter in New England, which means cold mornings and colder nights. Some of us can’t wait for spring, but for many families, winter means getting the skis out, bundling up, and heading to the slopes or their favorite cross-country trail. We’re proud to partner with Ski Vermont, which offers a great get-healthy initiative called …