Milk For Health

14/05/2026

The NY Animal Agriculture Coalition Mobile Dairy Experience was on the moo-ve and made a stop at Elba Central School. Milk for Health's board president, Kendra Lamb brought a calf for students to visit. A great way for students to connect with agriculture in a hands-on way! Looks like everyone was all smiles 😊

12/05/2026

🐄 In our latest Women in Dairy feature, we’re proud to spotlight Heather Woodis of Country Ayre Farms, LLC — a woman whose passion for dairy farming shines through in every part of her story.

From caring for calves and farm finaces to balancing the many roles farm women take on each day, Heather shares what it means to be part of an industry rooted in hard work, family, and dedication.

It's a reminder that behind every glass of milk are stories of women helping to lead, nurture, and shape the future of dairy farming and we're proud to share hers. 🥛🐄

11/05/2026

🌎🐄 Dairy farmers are continuing to do more with less.

Over the past decade, advances in technology, cow care, and farm management have helped dairy farms reduce their environmental footprint while continuing to produce wholesome, nutritious milk for families. Today, producing a gallon of milk uses 21% less land, 30% less water, and creates a 19% smaller carbon footprint than it did just 10 years ago.

10/05/2026

🌷Happy Mother's Day 🌷

Today, we celebrate all the incredible women who help shape our families, communities, and future.

This Mother’s Day, we especially want to recognize the women in dairy and agriculture whose strength, compassion, and dedication help keep our farms and rural communities thriving. From caring for their families to caring for their animals and land, farm women wear many hats each and every day.

Behind every farm is a story of dedication, sacrifice, and love passed from one generation to the next. This Mother’s Day, we’re highlighting the passion and commitment behind being a woman farmer and honoring the incredible women helping shape the future of agriculture each and every day.

To all mothers, daughters, grandmothers, caregivers, and women making a difference in the lives of others — thank you for all that you do. Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Milk for Health! 🥛🩷🐄

All Bright Farms Breezyhill Dairy Country Ayre Farms, LLC Lamb Farms Reyncrest Farm

09/05/2026

You BUTTER 🧈 BELIEVE 🎶 it! The students at St. Mary School Swormville did a great job shaking up some butter as part of the Cow for Now program. What other classrooms in WNY are participating in Cow for Now? We would love to see what you are learning. 🥛🐄

08/05/2026

2nd grade students at St. Mary School Swormville are participating in the Cow for Now program and recently learned to make butter 🧈 We love to see the program in action and that students are having fun and love learning about the cow Hattie 🐄🥛

06/05/2026

🥤✨ Happy ! ✨🥤

From creamy lattes and cold foam to smoothies, milkshakes, whipped cream-topped treats, a classic glass of white milk, protein shakes and fun bubble teas... dairy makes every sip a little better. 🥛

Whether you’re blending, frothing, shaking, or sipping — dairy brings the flavor, creaminess, and nutrition to so many of our favorite drinks.

Tell us👇
What are YOU sippin’ with dairy today? ☕🍓🧋🍫

05/05/2026

💧🐄 Technology Tuesday: Cooling Milk, Conserving Water

Ever wonder how milk goes from the cow to your glass so fresh and high quality? It starts right on the farm—with smart technology like plate coolers.

As milk leaves the cow, it’s quickly cooled using a plate cooler—a system that runs cold water alongside the milk to bring the temperature down fast. This helps protect milk quality.

But here’s the best part 👇
That water doesn’t go to waste.

🌱 The water used in the cooling process is recycled and reused around the farm—whether it’s for watering cows or other daily tasks.

It’s a simple but powerful example of how dairy farmers use innovation to care for their cows, their milk, and our natural resources. 🥛

Farmers use a clever piece of equipment called a plate cooler to save energy and water.

04/05/2026

🐄 Celebrating the Women of Milk for Health

As we celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer, we’re proud to highlight the incredible women who help bring Milk for Health to life. We’re shining a light on the women driving dairy forward—on our farms, within their families, and across our communities.

Moms. Farmers. Leaders. Advocates. Educators.
These are the women behind our mission—sharing the goodness of dairy, connecting our communities to agriculture, and inspiring the next generation.

Today’s video is the first in our series, featuring Carolyn Almeter of Breezyhill Dairy

Behind every glass is a story—and this week, we’re sharing hers 🥛🩷

03/05/2026

🌮🧀 Celebrating Cinco de Mayo—With a Local Twist

As Cinco de Mayo approaches, we’re leaning into the simple flavors that bring people together—like a warm, melty quesadilla made even better with locally crafted cheese from Oakfield Artisanal. Their quesadilla recipe is all about balance—fresh ingredients, authentic inspiration, and rich, creamy cheese that melts just right in every bite.

Whether you’re hosting a fiesta or keeping it low-key, adding local dairy is an easy way to take a classic dish to the next level (and trust us… that cheese pull is worth it 😍🧀).

✨ Planning your Cinco de Mayo menu? You can find Oakfield Artisanal cheeses at:
Oakfield Artisanal Farm Stand
East Aurora Cooperative Market
Abundance Food Co-op
Strobel Farms Natural Angus Beef / All Natural Pork
Country Belle Farm Market
Navarra's Farm Market and Greenhouses
Market 1892
Lexington Co-op
Public Provisions Restaurant
Native Restaurant
Sourced Market & Eatery
Miller's Bulk Food & Bakery

Grab your ingredients, heat up the skillet, and get ready to celebrate with something delicious!

From local farms to your table. 🐄🧀

17/04/2026

🌎🌱 Healthy Yogurt Dirt Cups 🌱🌎
A fun, kid-approved treat —celebrating Earth Day with the goodness of dairy! 🐄

Creamy yogurt + crunchy layers = a tasty reminder that caring for our planet starts right from the farm to your kitchen.

What You’ll Need:
🥛 Vanilla or Plain Yogurt (Use Greek Yogurt for higher protein or Lactose Free-real dairy yogurt to meet your dietary needs)
🍪 Crushed cookies and cream (Use Gluten Free to make this a GF treat. Don't have a chopper, place in a ziploc bag and smash)
🍫 Hershey's Syrup (use Cocoa Powder for low sugar option)
🐛 Gummy Worms

How to Make It:
☑️ Chop 4 Cookies in a mini chopper or place in a ziploc bag and smash-set aside
☑️ Scoop 1 cup Yogurt into a bowl
☑️ Sq**rt in Hershey's Syrup or add 1 tsp. of Cocoa Powder to the Yogurt
☑️ Stir until Chocolate is mixed
☑️ Transfer Yogurt to a cup
☑️ Layer with Cookie "Dirt" and Gummy Worms for "Dirt Cup" Fun!
☑️ Enjoy!

🐄 Made with real dairy for + 13 essential nutrients like Protein and Calcium
🌱 A fun way to talk about soil, farms, and where our food comes from
♻️ Simple ingredients that connect kids to the cycle of agriculture
🌎 Perfect for celebrating Earth Day in a hands-on, tasty way

Celebrate Earth Day with a treat that’s as fun as it is meaningful! Who are you making these with? 👇