Dairy Month

June is national Dairy Month. In 1937 National Milk Month was established to promote drinking milk. At the time milk was at a surplus and the special promotion of milk month was meant to help stabilize the dairy demand. The month has surpassed the demand and now is an annual tradition that celebrates the dairy industry. Following the demand the Dairy Council stepped in and the name was changed to "Dairy Month"

As we all should well know dairy products are rich in nutrients such as calcium and potassium. These nutrients have the ability when taken correctly to help manage weight, reduce risk of high blood pressure, osteoporosis and some cancers. Protein found in dairy foods helps to build and repair muscles to help keep our bodies active. Vitamins A and D help to maintain healthy skin. Perhaps you are starting to see the reason that Dairy should be celebrated but not only in June but should be consumed all year long.

June celebrates the dairy community and honors the hardworking dairy farm families. Dairy farmers work hard and are on demand around the clock. Their goal is to produce safe, high quality milk by taking care of the cattle and protecting the environment There are several thousand dairy farmers that help bring the milk home to you. Thus allowing us to enjoy a ice cold glass of milk or eat other dairy products that all enjoy.

Dairy farms in the United States produce around 21 billion gallons of milk a year. Every state in the United States have dairy farms. Nearly 75% of calcium in the United States food supply comes from dairy foods. The amount in one glass of 8 oz. milk is equal to the calcium in seven oranges

Go ahead and enjoy Dairy it does your body good

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