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Nebraska Dairy Princess Contestants Sought

February 03, 2012 9:11 AM
Midwest Dairy Association’s Nebraska Division is currently seeking applicants for the title of 2012 Nebraska Dairy Princess. The selection of the new princess and runner-up will be held Tuesday, March 13, during the 2012 Nebraska Dairy Convention at Divots Conference Center in Norfolk.

Iowa Governor Pledges Statewide Committment to Child Health and Wellness through Fuel Up to Play 60

January 31, 2012 12:00 PM
Today, Iowa Governor Terry Branstad pledged his commitment to child health and wellness through Fuel Up to Play 60, an in-school health and wellness program that encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods and achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day.

Fuel Up to Play 60 Schools Receive Funding for Wellness Initiatives

January 30, 2012 10:47 AM
Midwest Dairy Council awarded $604,883 to 181 schools in Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and eastern Oklahoma, to support their Fuel Up to Play 60 initiatives. Fuel Up to Play 60, a free in-school wellness program, is now in more than 70,000 schools nationwide.

USDA Releases School Meal Nutrition Standards, Recognizes the Unique Nutrient Package of Dairy Foods

January 26, 2012 11:49 AM
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) new Nutritional Standards for School Meals help ensure the nation’s schoolchildren have access to lunches and breakfasts that meet federal dietary guidance for good nutrition. The standards will encourage students to meet federal recommendations for dairy consumption by requiring that either fat-free flavored milk or low-fat or fat-free white milk be offered with each school meal.

South Dakota Dairy Princess Candidates Sought

January 24, 2012 3:42 PM
The Midwest Dairy Association South Dakota Division is seeking candidates to participate in the State Dairy Princess contest March 27-28, 2012, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center and Sheraton Hotel in Sioux Falls.