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There are plenty of reasons why doctors (and moms) tell kids to drink their milk! Current scientific research adds to the large body of evidence supporting the inclusion of dairy within a balanced diet. Consuming dairy can decrease the risk of hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in adults and improve bone health in children and teens.

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Dec 7

Over 95% of dairy farms are family-owned, and most milk is produced from cows within 300 miles of where it's sold!

How's that for keeping it local?

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #DairyDoesToo #local #localfarmers #localfood #dairyfarms #farming #didyouknow #familybusiness #familyowned

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Dec 6

Mhmm...good soup.

With the weather getting colder, a bowl of our Roasted Root Vegetable Soup is sure to warm you up.

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #soup #tiktok #tiktoktrends #souprecipe #stew #snow #coldweather

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Dec 5

We’re excited to announce our sixth #HomeFridgeAdvantage Winner – Congratulations to Lindsey from Wayland!

Lindsey and her husband Tom are hardworking parents of four. With health and job setbacks, along with a storm that caused damage to their home and car, they continue to persevere through the hardships.

The couple is more than deserving of a new refrigerator, stocked with #UndeniablyDairy and groceries, instead of repairing their dated appliance. Courtesy of Michigan's dairy farmers, @krogerco and the @detroitlionsnfl.

Lindsey completed her “Forward Pass,” granting St. Therese Catholic School $2000 to purchase equipment that will allow them to provide more nutrient-rich milk to students.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #HFA #nominate #community

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Dec 4

Kickoff the holiday baking season on #NationalCookieDay with a tray of these Peppermint Shortbread Cookies! 🍪🍬

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #cookies #holidaycookies #baking #holidaybaking #peppermint #shortbread #recipes

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Dec 3

Everyday can be a Bones Day when you start your morning with a balanced breakfast including dairy! 🦴🥛

Milk and yogurt and great sources of bone-building nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #bones #breakfast #bonesday #pug #tiktok

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Dec 3

Keeping feed and cow alleys clean, as well as bedding areas, is essential to keeping cows healthy and comfortable. ❤️🐄

Automatic alley scrapers (pictured above) scrape 💩 to the end of the aisle where it is moved to secure temporary storage such as a pit, tank or holding "pond" until it is able to be used as fertilizer.

Manure is removed from alleys with shovels and skid steers too depending on the farm.

Cow bedding, such as sand, is also kept fresh and replaced often.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #cowcare #cows #cowsofig #didyouknow #DYK #funfact #manure #fertilizer #health #farmlife #local

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Nov 30

Did you get a good deal on an air fryer during #CyberMonday? Break it in with bacon! 🥓

These Jalapeño Poppers won't disappoint.

Find the recipe in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #jalapenopoppers #airfryer #airfryerrrecipes #recipes #friedfood #spicy #delicious #appetizers

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Nov 28

We’ve got a menu’s worth of delicious Hanukkah recipes to help you celebrate!

One of our favorite recipes is the Lokshen Kugel, a rich, cinnamon and orange-spiked custard surrounded by tender noodles.

Follow the link to the #blog in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #Hanukkah #wintertime #holidayseason #holidays #celebrate

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Nov 27

Ear tags help farmers identify each animal, usually displaying a number on them that is unique to that calf or cow. They also may include the date the animal was born and other information depending on the farm.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #cows #didyouknow #dyk #eartags

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Nov 26

Yesterday was both Thanksgiving and #NationalParfaitDay! Continue the celebrations by enjoying our Cranberry Sauce Parfait for breakfast.

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #yogurt #parfait #thanksgiving #thanksgivingleftovers #thanksgivingleftoverrecipes #newyear #breakfast

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Nov 25

We are excited to announce our fifth #HomeFridgeAdvantage Winner – Congratulations to Fran from Grosse Pointe Shores!

Fran and his family are lovers of everything dairy but have had limited refrigeration to safely store it in. The door of his 40-year-old appliance fell off and has leaked cold air since reattaching. The family has also gone without a freezer for quite some time, limiting what they are able to purchase at the grocery store.

As an essential worker and fantastic dad to four kids (pictured), Fran is more than deserving of a new refrigerator stocked with #UndeniablyDairy and groceries! Courtesy of Michigan's dairy farmers, @krogerco and @detroitlionsnfl.

Fran completed his “Forward Pass,” granting Ferry Elementary School $2000 to purchase equipment that will allow them to provide more nutrient-rich milk to students.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #HFA #nominate #community

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Nov 25

From butter beautifully browning your turkey to whipped cream on your slice of pumpkin pie, dairy is the star of a Thanksgiving meal! 🧈🥧🦃

Tomorrow and everyday we are thankful for Michigan's 1,200 dairy farm families who work hard to get delicious dairy foods on tables across the county.

#RG @goboldwithbutter Who’s ready for turkey?! There are four essential steps for a perfectly roasted bird: brining, stuffing with aromatics, rubbing with herb compound butter and roasting to perfection – Learn more in our stories. Plus, we’ll be sharing more turkey recipes and dishes all week!
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Nov 23

We love espresso a latte. Why? It pairs perfectly with milk and cream. ☕

On #NationalEspressoDay, treat yourself to delicious #RealDairy latte.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #latte #coffee #coffeeshop #winter #frappe

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Nov 23

Most milk sold in the U.S. contains vitamin D. Because few foods naturally contain vitamin D, it can be added in specified amounts to dairy foods to help people meet dietary recommendations.

Vitamin D is important, along with calcium, for keeping bones healthy. Eating vitamin D-fortified foods like milk, orange juice and breakfast cereals (check the Nutrition Facts label), as well as natural sources like fatty fish, can help people achieve the recommended amount of vitamin D needed for good health. 🥛🦴

Visit the 🔗 in our bio to visit @dairygood's website to learn more.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablDairy #vitamind #nutrients #milk #strongbones

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Nov 21

Train 💪 Refuel 💪 Win 💪 Repeat

With a 3:1 carb to protein ratio, low-fat chocolate milk helps Professional Snowboarder Jake Vedder (@Jake_Vedder) refuel after every training session.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #YGNMFT #daiey #snowboarding #nutrition #sportsnutrition #slopes #snowboarder #wintersports #winter

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Nov 20

Kick your Thanksgiving dinner spread up a notch with our Chipotle-Cheddar Sweet Potatoes! 🍠🧀

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #potatoes #mashedpotatoes #thanksgiving #thanksgivingrecieps #thanksgivingdinner #holidays #sweetpotatoes

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Nov 19

Michigan State Football quarterback Payton Thorne (@payton_thorne1) and wide receiver Jayden Reed (@jreed5__ ) know they’re #GonnaNeedMilk to take on Ohio State this weekend! 🥛🏈

Michigan’s dairy farmers are excited to partner with this longtime friend and teammate duo to spread awareness on how a balanced diet, including dairy, has been vital to their athletic performance.

“Being able to help educate others about the importance of milk, especially up and coming athletes, means a lot to us and is something we are proud to do,” said Reed.

“As athletes, milk has always been a part of our diets,” added Thorne. “We are looking forward to sharing the nutritional benefits of milk and other dairy products with everyone.”

Welcome to our team! 👏

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #ConquerWithMilk #football #msu #michiganstate #collegefootball @gotmilk @gonnaneedmilk

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Nov 19

Now this one hits the spot! 🐄

Some dairy barns are equipped with self-serve cow brushes. These large, rotating brushes start spinning on contact, giving cows a good scratch!

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Nov 18

The majority of cows on Michigan dairy farms are milked in buildings called "milking parlors" two or three times a day. 🐄

When they enter the building, their udder and teats are cleaned to keep them healthy and ensure milk quality.

Milkers are then attached that gently suction the teats and milk is released. Milk then flows through sanitized pipes where it is chilled and stored in a refrigerated tank.

After the cow is finished milking, her teats are covered with another sanitizer to protect and condition them.

The entire process only takes 5-7 minutes! The cow then returns back to her pen to eat and sleep.

Watch the process by following the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #milk #milking #dairyfarm #didyouknow #DYK #milkingcows #technology #cowcare

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Nov 17

Planning your #Thanksgiving meal? 🦃 Don't forget to add this creamy Modern Green Bean Casserole to the menu, 🔗 in bio!

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #thanksgivingdinner #greenbeencasserole #thanksgivingrecipes #yummy #fall #turkey

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Nov 15

While the effects of the pandemic were felt all around the world, Erickson Elementary School never missed a beat in serving meals to students.

“The resiliency and determination that this team has shown is absolutely remarkable. I couldn’t pick a better team to work with,” said Tiffany Houston, Director of Dining Service for @ypsilanti_community_schools. “There were many days we wanted to quit, but we knew that we couldn’t let our students go hungry. At the end of the day, the only thing that matters is that we love our kids.”

Continue reading about these #MiFoodHeroes by following the 🔗 in our bio.

📸: @trilogybeats313

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #schoolmeals #foodheroes #foodhero #schoollunch #schoolbreakfast

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Nov 13

These Veggie Nachos won't make it to halftime!

🔗 to recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #tailgate #tailgaterecipes #football #footballseason #collegefootball #OnePride

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Nov 12

This YoSalsaCado Dip is an easy addition to your Sunday tailgate spread! Enjoy while cheering on the Detroit Lions and Fuel Up to Play 60 Player Ambassador, Frank Ragnow (@frank_ragnow)! 🏈

This dip is as easy as mixing low-fat plain yogurt, avocado or guacamole and salsa together. Pair with baby carrots or your dipper of choice.

For directions and more touchdown-worthy recipes, visit the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #tailgate #homegate #tailgatingrecipes #tailgatesnacks #dips #diprecipes #chipdip #lions #onepride #detroit

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Nov 11

Today we remember and honor the men and women who have bravely and selflessly served our country. 🇺🇸

#veteransday #MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #veterans

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Nov 9

It's #NationalGreekYogurtDay! Whether you like savory or sweet, Greek yogurt is versatile and can be used in many different recipes.

These Snowball Cookies made with Greek yogurt are the perfect winter treat to pair with a mug of hot cocoa. ☕❄️

Recipe in bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #milk #milkandcookies #greekyogurt #yogurt #yogurtrecipes #holidayrecipes #holidaycookies

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Nov 9

Like newborn babies, calves also have immature immune systems when they are born. "Hutches" are one way farmers monitor calf health individually and protect them from harmful germs that can be passed on from the environment or other animals.

Hutches also shield newborns from the elements and provide them a warm and dry place to live. 🏠❤️

After two or three months, the farmer will move them to a larger pen where they can interact with other calves their own age.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #animalcare #calfcare #didyouknow #cowsofig #babies #newborns #dyk

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Nov 7

Have you ever wondered how milk gets from cow to container? 🐄🥛

Join us on a virtual tour of @guernseydairy to see how the nutritious milk you enjoy is bottled!

Where: LIVE on our Facebook Page and YouTube Channel
When: November 9th @ 10 a.m.

Watch by following the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #MMMVFT #dairyprocessing #livesteam #virtualtour #dairy #foodprocessing #education #learning #teacherhacks #virtualfieldtrip #michiganteacher

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Nov 6

#DYK milk is an excellent source of calcium, providing 300 mg per 8-ounce serving? 🥛🦴

The mineral calcium is a nutrient with several roles in the body, but is popularly known for helping maintain bone health throughout life.

Your age and gender determines the amount of calcium recommended you consume each day. For most adults it ranges between 1,000-1,200 mg. Follow the 🔗 in our bio to learn more.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #milk #calcium #dairyreccomendations #nutrients #realdairy #strongbones

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Nov 5

There is still time to nominate a deserving individual in your community that could use a helping hand or "#HomeFridgeAdvantage!" 🏈

Michigan's dairy farmers have partnered again with the @detroitlionsnfl and @kroger to surprise four more people with refrigerators stocked with #UndeniablyDairy and groceries.

Winners will also select a local food pantry or school to receive equipment to help provide, fresh, nutritious foods to those that need it most. ❤️🥛

Now that's what we call a touchdown! Nominate today by following the 🔗 in our bio.

#MilkMeansMore #UndeniablyDairy #HFA #HomeFridgeAdvantage #gotmilk #YGNMFT #giveaway #sweepstakes #NFL #FUTP60 #win #entertowin #winnow #kitchenupgrade #refrigerators #foodbanks #foodpantries #schoolgrant #education

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Nov 5

We're on the hunt for the best cheese pull of all time! DM us a picture or video of mozzarella that makes out mouth water 🤤 and the top 10 entries to our Michigan Mozzarella Stick Pic Challenge will recieve an @applebees gift card. 🧀

Contest starts NOW and ends November 30, 2021 at 9 a.m. Winners will be DM'ed on December 1, 2021. This contest and contest prize is not endorsed or sponsored by Instagram.

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