New Year’s Resolutions 101

New Year’s Resolutions 101

Yes, it’s that time of year again, the chance to make good on all those well intentioned plans. I will exercise more, I will get organized, and I will eat healthier. Making resolutions turns out to be a tradition with a long history.The Babylonians began each year by promising the gods they would return borrowed …

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Milk Myth Busters!

Milk Myth Busters!

Food myths can lead to the omission of important nutrients in the diet. That’s why it’s so important to get the facts about the foods you love- like dairy! Don’t let all the misinformation out there get the best of you! We’ve identified a few common milk myths that we’d like to clear up. Got …

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Giving Thanks for Dairy Farmers

Giving Thanks for Dairy Farmers

This is the season for giving thanks, and we’d like to add our sincerest thanks to a wonderful group — our New England dairy farmers. We’ve yet to encounter a more dedicated, innovative, entrepreneurial group of hard-working men and women. These fine folks spend their days and nights – we’re talking every day and every …

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What’s fresh, local and always in season?

What’s fresh, local and always in season?

Must Be The Milk! Bianca Tamburello is a nutrition communications intern at the New England Dairy Promotion Board. Bianca worked as a nutrition blogger at the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen at Boston University, where she shared her love of food and nutrition with students and faculty. In addition, her work with the Meal Makeover Moms, …

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Great Gallon Give Provides Milk for Local Food Banks

Great Gallon Give Provides Milk for Local Food Banks

A total of $10,296 was donated to local food banks in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island from Stop & Shop customers!  The Greater Boston Food Bank received some serious milk money, thanks to Stop & Shop and New England dairy farmers’ “Great Gallon Give” and the generosity of Stop & Shop customers.  The “Great Gallon …

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Holy cow!

Holy cow!

There’s lots going on at The Farmer’s Cow member farms this fall! The six Connecticut dairy farms that make up The Farmer’s Cow-brand milk are gearing up for a busy fall. Hosting harvest festivals, creating corn mazes, educating consumers about the state’s dairy industry, and just having a whole lot of fun are all on …

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