Dairy Checkoff News and Updates
Building trust and sales in dairy on behalf of Indiana dairy farmers
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May Traditions Come Alive
There's nothing like the month of May in Indiana, and on May 7th, dairy farmer Jill Houin of Homestead Dairy (Plymouth) shares her Indianapolis 500 history and excitement for the final virtual farm tour of the semester. Named the “Coolest Trophy in Sports” by ESPN, the drink of milk at the end of the race shines an international spotlight on dairy farmers each year. Jill is this year's Milk Person, charged each year with handing the iconic bottle of milk to the winning driver.
Special guests from the 500 Festival Princesses will join Jill on the farm to learn more about dairy farming. These influential young women use their platform to show the sustainable farming practices dairy farms use throughout the year. Watch the tour here or register a classroom near you to tune in!
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Earth Day Spotlight: "Protecting the Planet One Glass At a Time"
This blog post from Indiana State University dietetic student Mary Dembowski shows just how much she learned about dairy farming and sustainability during her internship at ADAI.
Farmers have a great message to share with consumers about the steps dairy farmers have taken toward a more sustainable future. For instance, dairy provides more than half of the calcium and vitamin D and 18% of the protein consumed by Americans, while the U.S. dairy industry's greenhouse gas footprint is only about 1.3% of the U.S. total. Learn more about dairy’s work toward sustainability goals and how to share these accomplishments with your neighbors.
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As part of ongoing work to engage with thought leaders in the healthcare setting, ADAI will be hosting a 3-part webinar series with Ball State University, College of Health. Each session will be developed to bring awareness to current and future healthcare professionals as well as community leaders about dairy- not just as a source of nutritious food for a growing population, but as an answer to environmental concerns through sustainable farming practices. Additionally, webinars will be recorded for implementation into curriculum for students within the College of Health. The first of the series, “It Takes A Village: Understanding Youth Wellness and the Impact of An Allied Community” Earth was held March 18th with more than 275 registrants!
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School Grants
Share these great opportunities with your schools! Here in Indiana, we are excited to have several Fuel Up to Play 60 grants open through April 28. Interested schools must have a FUTP60 program. (Good news: it's free and easy to sign up!)
Fuel Up to Play 60 Spring Grants (up to $4,000)
Plans should include Healthy Eating (with dairy) & Physical Activity.
Healthy Eating must be at the same value or higher than the Physical Activity.
Healthy Start Smoothie Kit ($2,000 value)
NEW option within FUTP60 Spring Grant.
NEW! Love Your “Fuel Up to Play 60” Lunchroom ($1,500 value)
- Share how an update can help to increase dairy and ADP at your school.
- Create a new menu item (with dairy) for the fall (parfaits, smoothies, etc.).
- Signs will be sent this summer for the school to install.
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National Headlines
- Why the World is Better with Dairy Cows: A recent study shows that doing away with dairy cows wouldn’t benefit the environment, and in some instances would increase greenhouse gas emissions. Find out more ways the dairy community contributes to healthier people and a healthier planet.
- Quesalupa Returns to Taco Bell Thanks to Dairy Checkoff Support: The Quesalupa was created five years ago with the help of dairy checkoff scientists and generated a cult-like following. The new version has significantly more cheese than the original, featuring a flaky flatbread shell stuffed with a whole milk mozzarella and Pepper Jack blend. The shell is deep fried before adding traditional taco fillings, including sour cream and cheddar.
- Dairy Foods Included on Healthy Snacks List: Medical News Today lists its Top 20 healthy snacks and five dairy foods are included, with yogurt noted for its weight management benefits.
- History Channel Show Highlights Indiana Cheese Plant: The History Channel’s "Modern Marvels" featured checkoff innovation partner Kroger and one of its cheese plants, Pace Dairy in Indiana, to showcase the innovation and work that goes into producing cheese. Watch the episode here!
- Dairy Retail: Milk continues to see positive momentum into 2021. Volume is up 2.6% for 2021 through 2-21 compared to the same period in 2020. Dollar sales are up by 5.6% over this same timeframe, reflecting higher prices in 2021 (+2.9%). 2020 growth pockets continue to show strength in 2021. Higher fat milks are posting gains (whole +6% volume increase, 2% milk +4%) while lower fat milks are declining. Lactose-free continues to drive growth for milk with a volume lift of 21%. Organic volume sales have grown 8% year-to-date.
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