Dairy Links

• Center for Dairy Excellence
  Here you will find valuable information to help you make better decisions in your role as a stakeholder in Pennsylvania's dairy industry. Producers and Industry Professionals will find tools to help improve on-farm profitability, while Consumers and Policy Makers will find information on the value of dairy in Pennsylvania and what producers provide to our state. Educators will find resources to teach children about dairy.



• Dairy Spot
  Drop by the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association site for Dairy recipes and cooking tips, nutrition information, classroom activities and resources, and nutrition education materials. Click on "Farmers" to learn more about dairy farming, production and promotion.



• American Dairy Association and Dairy Council
  Our goal is to provide you with useful information about our organization that we hope makes it easier for you to do business with us. American Dairy Association & Dairy Council, Inc has been serving dairy farmers in the New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania states since 1962. We specialize in the promotion of generic dairy products for the purpose of increasing the sales of milk and dairy products.



• Allied Milk Producers
  Organized in 1950, Allied Milk Producers' Cooperative, Inc. is a modern pioneer in the promotion and advertising of dairy products. Allied is a non-profit, non-brand advertiser seeking to create demand for dairy products through education, creative programs, and demonstrations. To do this task, over 500 dairy farmers in twenty PA and MD counties have directed their mandated deduction of 10 cents per hundredweight of milk, to this program. Directed by a Central Board of dairy farmers currently from Bedford, Cambria, and Somerset Counties.



• National Dairy Council
  In addition to dairy product information and nutrition, this site provides a comprehensive listing of educational materials addressing topics such as MyPyramid, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, cancer diabetes, and dental health.



• Nutrition Explorations
  Nutrition Explorations provides fun and easy-to-use activities to teach students about nutritious foods and a healthful diet. While visiting Nutrition Explorations, click on "Parents" for nutrition basics and tips for healthful eating. do not miss the "Ask the Expert" feature. Finally, Nutrition Explorations invites kids to explore the "world of nutrition" with interactive games and activities.



• Ahh, the power of cheese
  Visit the ultimate site for cheese lovers - Ahh, the power of cheese TM. Explore the "Cheese Guide" for information about American-made cow's milk cheeses or the nutrition contribution of chesses to the diet. Search "Recipes" by meal or type for delicious ways to include cheese in meals and snacks.



• American Dietetic Association (ADA)
  The ADA site is an excellent source of food and nutrition information, including online tools and brochures, the good nutrition reading list, ADA publications, and links to additional food and nutrition resources.



• Milk Matters - National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
  Milk Matters is a public health education campaign to promote calcium consumption among tweens and teens, especially during the ages of 11 to 15, a time of critical bone growth. The campaign offers a number of free publications and materials about the importance of calcium for children and teens.



• USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)
  Visit the CNPP site for nutrition materials and information, including MyPyramid, MyPyramid for Kids and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.



• National Cattlemen's Beef Association
  This site provides tools to educate consumers on fitting lean meats into a healthful diet. In addition to beef-related topics, such as iron and zinc, this site also contains general healthful lifestyle information.



• Dairy Farming Today
  Visit Dairy Farming Today for more information about dairy farming. Take the virtual farm tour or learn how farm families care for their animals and the environment.



• Moo Milk
  Take a virtual Tour of Milk from the cow to the table, play fun games, take the Moo Milk quiz, get tasty recipes and more. A great site for kids!