Moo. Michigan’s dairy cows produce more than 11.2 billion pounds of milk annually, making our dairy industry the nation’s 6th largest. “Michigan’s dairy industry is one of the largest agricultural industries in our state with an annual economic impact of $15.7 billion,” says Governor Gretchen Whitmer. “Ninety-seven percent of Michigan’s dairy farms are family owned, many […]
There’s more to a glass of milk than meets the eye. Taking a gulp one of the few healthy beverages that can be enjoyed warm or cold is the final step in distribution that begins at locations throughout Michigan. A fun, family activity this fall can give milk-lovers an up-close look at life on the […]
Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means the holiday season is almost here. You can enjoy the holidays while still making healthy food choices that help you and your family be your best. Try these tips and some of our favorite holiday recipes that fit into a healthy meal plan! Enjoy all food […]
You’re grown. And sometimes that’s reason enough to pause for an adult beverage. Here are some of our favorites from our friends at Milk Means More. Brewery Cocoa The dark-roasted grains in stout compliment the bittersweet flavor of dark chocolate in this hot cocoa. It will warm you up if Halloween is a dark and […]
Riding a bike with a blender full of smoothies on the back isn’t how most people pedal. But at Bentley Middle School, cycling recently took a new twist at breakfast. The Smoothie Bike, as it was dubbed, consisted of a blender strapped onto the luggage rack on the back of a bike. The blender was […]
They say soup feeds both the body and the soul. During the winter months especially, truer words were never spoken. Options abound for brothy elixirs, creamy vegetable concoctions, and even hearty thick stews that warm our bodies and souls. A seemingly endless variety can be whipped up with the most basic ingredients – vegetables, meats, […]
Michigan ranks fifth among the nation’s dairy producing states. Dairy farms contribute nearly $1.7 billion to our annual economy, yet little is known about our state’s 1,800 dairy farmers and the 425,000 cows that produce 10.9 billion pounds of milk sold annually. This piece is part of a series of annual reports produced by TheHUB […]
It’s time to say “cheese” – and not just for the camera. Maybe you’re a fan of the stretchy pull of mozzarella on top of a hot pizza or you may prefer the melty queso on your nachos. However you like it, it’s the flavorful, savory, delicious cheese made from calcium and protein filled milk […]
There’s more to farm life than meets the eye. What appear, to some, as long days that amble along at a leisurely pace are often bustling, up-at-sunrise routines that help create nutritional products that get shipped to local supermarkets and, ultimately, land on breakfast and dinner tables around America. Children who live in urban communities […]
Selfies and summer’s favorite treat – the combination sounds like fun all by itself. Throw in a year’s supply of ice cream as the prize and it’s easy to see why the United Dairy Industry of Michigan’s new contest is generating a buzz. Just by posting an original photo of an “ice cream moment” involving […]