First day back at EAHS today for many teachers. We had 70 new faces and in a district our size that is a lot of change! We will have 3,300 students going back to school on Tuesday, September 6th and the staff and faculty are waiting for these energetic faces in order to begin the 2011-2012 school year. At our opening day today our superintendent played a Garth Brooks song that he produced after the Oklahoma City Bombings and it really helped to put things in perspective! I look forward to these changes this school year and am thinking maybe Governor Walker did us a favor by forcing the change. After all, change is good and I will look at it as a new beginning and a wonderful adventure for our kids. Enjoy the new school year.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Is chocolate milk worth banning?
Chocolate milk in school lunches continues to garner attention. Last week, Santa Monica-Malibu schools in California decided to buck the current trend of banning chocolate milk and keep it on the menu. But just yesterday, public schools in Fayetteville, Ark., decided to remove chocolate milk from its breakfast menus. And so the contentious debate surrounding chocolate milk continues.
Is chocolate milk really ban-worthy? James Rippe, a cardiologist and founder and director of Rippe Lifestyle Institute, says no.
“Some schools have banned chocolate milk or are contemplating banning chocolate milk because they are concerned with the added sugar in milk,” says Rippe. “The idea is that banning chocolate milk might be a way to combat childhood obesity.” However, there are no studies that link chocolate milk to childhood obesity.
Yet, there are studies that show what happens when chocolate milk is banned. There is a direct correlation between chocolate milk consumption and overall milk consumption in children. “If you ban chocolate milk, immediately milk consumption is decreased by 35 percent,” explains Rippe. This is also a 35 percent decrease in consumption of calcium and Vitamin D.
A ban on chocolate milk means that vitamin D and calcium consumption are cut down by more than one-third at a time when children need it most, he says. “I understand the impulse to ban chocolate milk as a way to potentially combat childhood obesity. But it won’t work and will have no benefit, just unintended consequences.”
Recently, Rippe conducted a 24-week study to examine the added sugars found in flavored milk and the impact on weight loss. Results indicate that it is possible to actually lose weight when consuming added sugars found in flavored milk as part of a healthy diet and when consumed in moderation.
When individuals in the study consumed chocolate milk, they significantly improved the amount of calcium they took in as well as vitamin D and potassium, says Rippe. Those three nutrients are often lacking in people's diets.
To put things in perspective, if you eliminate chocolate milk from the school system, you are eliminating significantly important nutrients. And, Rippe says that only one-third of boys and one-fifth of girls consume the recommended three servings of low-fat milk products daily. “It’s very important to understand that sweeteners in chocolate milk can make the milk more palatable and more enjoyable to consume. This is something often forgotten in the debate of added sugar.”
Rippe also discusses some of the misunderstanding that surrounds high fructose corn syrup and sucrose in the YouTube video. Rippe says high-fructose corn syrup and sucrose are nutritionally equal.
Is chocolate milk really ban-worthy? James Rippe, a cardiologist and founder and director of Rippe Lifestyle Institute, says no.
“Some schools have banned chocolate milk or are contemplating banning chocolate milk because they are concerned with the added sugar in milk,” says Rippe. “The idea is that banning chocolate milk might be a way to combat childhood obesity.” However, there are no studies that link chocolate milk to childhood obesity.
Yet, there are studies that show what happens when chocolate milk is banned. There is a direct correlation between chocolate milk consumption and overall milk consumption in children. “If you ban chocolate milk, immediately milk consumption is decreased by 35 percent,” explains Rippe. This is also a 35 percent decrease in consumption of calcium and Vitamin D.
A ban on chocolate milk means that vitamin D and calcium consumption are cut down by more than one-third at a time when children need it most, he says. “I understand the impulse to ban chocolate milk as a way to potentially combat childhood obesity. But it won’t work and will have no benefit, just unintended consequences.”
Recently, Rippe conducted a 24-week study to examine the added sugars found in flavored milk and the impact on weight loss. Results indicate that it is possible to actually lose weight when consuming added sugars found in flavored milk as part of a healthy diet and when consumed in moderation.
When individuals in the study consumed chocolate milk, they significantly improved the amount of calcium they took in as well as vitamin D and potassium, says Rippe. Those three nutrients are often lacking in people's diets.
To put things in perspective, if you eliminate chocolate milk from the school system, you are eliminating significantly important nutrients. And, Rippe says that only one-third of boys and one-fifth of girls consume the recommended three servings of low-fat milk products daily. “It’s very important to understand that sweeteners in chocolate milk can make the milk more palatable and more enjoyable to consume. This is something often forgotten in the debate of added sugar.”
Rippe also discusses some of the misunderstanding that surrounds high fructose corn syrup and sucrose in the YouTube video. Rippe says high-fructose corn syrup and sucrose are nutritionally equal.
Monday, August 29, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
Chocolate milk is very important! Speak out about a good healthy sport drink!
I am a dairy producer in Wisconsin, mom of two children, wife, have a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, and work outside the home in education as an assistant librarian in a local high school. Twenty-two years in education has provided me with a little background on what is happening to kids, which has helped me to understand why their eating, sleeping, exercise and social relationship habits are not as good as they could be. Obesity in the young is one of the biggest problems with teenagers these days. Most parents are working today and they aren't home to provide warm meals that are homemade and healthy. Who else is going to help kids understand why exercise, eating right, drinking water, sleeping a good amount and having heatlhy social relationships are the key elements to success at school and later in life? Part of a healthy eating plan includes chocolate milk which includes 9 essential vitamins and minerals. Chocolate milk is the best protein energy drink money can buy. Low-fat chocolate milk is a good source of calcium for kids and the little bit of sugar (lactose) that is in milk is not the problem that has caused our children to having problems with obesity. Instead of blaming chocolate milk, let's make parents responsible for helping their children to figure out what good choices are. Chocolate milk is a quality, healthy product for all kids.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Chocolate milk is important in a heatlhy diet!
Students in the Santa Monica-Malibu school district have grown accustomed to whole wheat pasta and lunchtime salad bars, with vegetables delivered fresh every day from a farmers market.
But to the chagrin of some healthful food advocates and parents, chocolate milk will continue to be served too. The school board debated late into the night Wednesday before deciding to keep it on the menu. But parents can request that their children not receive chocolate milk.
Like many districts across the country, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District had joined the debate about whether the calcium that is valuable for growing children is worth the trade-off of sugar and calories that come with the flavored milk.
The small boardroom at district headquarters was packed; more than a dozen people spoke on both sides of the issue. Many were parents who supported a ban and waved their hands — a kind of silent applause — each time someone spoke in favor of dropping chocolate milk. Another contingent countered that chocolate milk wasn't the worst offender and that it does have nutritional value.
One mother, arguing against the ban, worried that students from underprivileged backgrounds who get most of their nutrition from school meals needed to be taken into account. "This room is not filled with a representation of all the parents in our district," said Lori Whitesell, a mother of two boys in middle school.
The district serves about 11,500 students, with nearly a third qualifying for free or reduced-priced meals, according to district figures.
School nutrition officials argued that nixing chocolate milk is too big of a risk because it might result in a drop in milk consumption.
José J. Escarce, the board president and a professor of medicine at UCLA, said several hundred students might not drink milk if chocolate is eliminated.
"It doesn't make sense to me that we would take that chance," he said. "There is no evidence that this is related to obesity, and this is a really important nutrient to our students — it really is."
The district faced push-back from a vocal group of parents who said the flavored milk, with its added sugar, had to go. They said students can adjust to the taste of plain milk, and it's an important step in countering the spread of obesity.
Parents and activists had circulated a petition seeking the ban and gathered 1,000 signatures.
Orlando Griego, director of the schools' food and nutrition services, said district officials had examined the research on both sides of the issue. They determined, based on what they know about their students, that the possibility of children not drinking white milk was too big of a gamble.
The action in Santa Monica follows moves nationwide to remove flavored milks from schools. In June, the Los Angeles Unified School District eliminated flavored milk from its cafeterias.
Los Angeles Times staff writer Mary MacVean contributed to this report.
But to the chagrin of some healthful food advocates and parents, chocolate milk will continue to be served too. The school board debated late into the night Wednesday before deciding to keep it on the menu. But parents can request that their children not receive chocolate milk.
Like many districts across the country, the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District had joined the debate about whether the calcium that is valuable for growing children is worth the trade-off of sugar and calories that come with the flavored milk.
The small boardroom at district headquarters was packed; more than a dozen people spoke on both sides of the issue. Many were parents who supported a ban and waved their hands — a kind of silent applause — each time someone spoke in favor of dropping chocolate milk. Another contingent countered that chocolate milk wasn't the worst offender and that it does have nutritional value.
One mother, arguing against the ban, worried that students from underprivileged backgrounds who get most of their nutrition from school meals needed to be taken into account. "This room is not filled with a representation of all the parents in our district," said Lori Whitesell, a mother of two boys in middle school.
The district serves about 11,500 students, with nearly a third qualifying for free or reduced-priced meals, according to district figures.
School nutrition officials argued that nixing chocolate milk is too big of a risk because it might result in a drop in milk consumption.
José J. Escarce, the board president and a professor of medicine at UCLA, said several hundred students might not drink milk if chocolate is eliminated.
"It doesn't make sense to me that we would take that chance," he said. "There is no evidence that this is related to obesity, and this is a really important nutrient to our students — it really is."
The district faced push-back from a vocal group of parents who said the flavored milk, with its added sugar, had to go. They said students can adjust to the taste of plain milk, and it's an important step in countering the spread of obesity.
Parents and activists had circulated a petition seeking the ban and gathered 1,000 signatures.
Orlando Griego, director of the schools' food and nutrition services, said district officials had examined the research on both sides of the issue. They determined, based on what they know about their students, that the possibility of children not drinking white milk was too big of a gamble.
The action in Santa Monica follows moves nationwide to remove flavored milks from schools. In June, the Los Angeles Unified School District eliminated flavored milk from its cafeterias.
Los Angeles Times staff writer Mary MacVean contributed to this report.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Cow video - Do it California style!
Dairy video goes viral
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When Derik Milanesio decided to create a music video on his dairy farm in Strathmore, Calif., last month, he had no idea the attention it would receive. The music video, “Where them cows at,” has gone viral. As of Monday, the video has had more than 8,200 views and the number keeps climbing. Milanesio, herd manager for Frank Pinheiro Dairy, says he got the idea for the video after watching a friend’s video on YouTube. His friend is a chicken farmer in Arkansas who made a video about the “chicks” on his farm. “I said I can do better than that,” says Milanesio.
With the help of his friend, Marcelo Alves, Milanesio took to filming the video on his farm. The pair spent three days filming in the evenings. Then, six hours on Saturday editing and their first music video was made.
A simple digital video camera and editing software was used. “It wasn’t hard to do,” says Milanesio.
Milanesio says he is surprised at how quickly the video took off. “We weren’t originally planning to share it, but before we knew it had already gone viral,” he says.
The other surprising thing, he says, is that the video was spread by the agriculture industry – “it is amazing to see how the agriculture industry is connected.” The video has been viewed by people from across the U.S.
Milanesio says there are no immediate plans for more videos but he’s not ruling out the possibility, as he and his friend Alves have always wanted to do more.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Sleep more, better moods will come!
I have been thinking a lot about people that I work with since I will be going back to work here shortly. I hope all of my co-workers have had restful summers and are ready to get back at it like I am. It is a little challenging to get back into the swing of things, but after a week it seems like the routine comes right back.
I think the hardest thing is the sleep pattern that has to change back to a more normal pattern. It is so important that we get the right amount of sleep. Of course, that wouldn't be different for everyone, but rest is key for all of us. It is really obvious when someone in my family is crabby and I usually can trace it back to lack of sleep. This is all self-inflicted as both teenagers are always thinking they don't need to rest as much as mother says they do.
So now that they are both back full swing into their fall sports - look who is right! Yes, lack of sleep causes lack of energy and negative mood. Mom isn't as stupid as she sounds. Well...here we go again with school and yes, we will be getting as much rest as we can, drink lots of healthy water, eat very healthy meals, continue with healthy relationships that help us to be the best human beings we can be and sleep, lots of it!
I think the hardest thing is the sleep pattern that has to change back to a more normal pattern. It is so important that we get the right amount of sleep. Of course, that wouldn't be different for everyone, but rest is key for all of us. It is really obvious when someone in my family is crabby and I usually can trace it back to lack of sleep. This is all self-inflicted as both teenagers are always thinking they don't need to rest as much as mother says they do.
So now that they are both back full swing into their fall sports - look who is right! Yes, lack of sleep causes lack of energy and negative mood. Mom isn't as stupid as she sounds. Well...here we go again with school and yes, we will be getting as much rest as we can, drink lots of healthy water, eat very healthy meals, continue with healthy relationships that help us to be the best human beings we can be and sleep, lots of it!
Sunday, August 21, 2011
Dairy farming is all about family!
At Kylecrest Holsteins LLC we spent the entire day with our kids working side by side. We started with the morning milking, mixing and feeding. We decided to finally get our yard work finished by cutting out around our evergreen trees and oak trees and put down plastic and red mulch. We spent quality time working in the summer heat and really getting a good sweat on.
We went in the house for a breakfast which included our homegrown eggs and bacon from our animals. After a short break we were back at the yard work and finally completed the last of the 8 trees.
Off to work for Hayden at Shopko after that for a 7 hour shift and off to the ball field for Mackenzie for 5 hours.
We went in the house for a breakfast which included our homegrown eggs and bacon from our animals. After a short break we were back at the yard work and finally completed the last of the 8 trees.
Off to work for Hayden at Shopko after that for a 7 hour shift and off to the ball field for Mackenzie for 5 hours.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Cleaning day at the Kyles!
We had a cleaning day at our dairy in the shop with all family members present. It was great being with the kids in the shop as we all pitched in to get the storage area of the shop cleaned out. So...it isn't very fun getting sawdust in the nose. We are amazed at how much stuff one family can accumulate. Our new rule to live by is if you haven't used it in the house in one year get rid of it. By getting rid of it, we mean donate or sell for a little cash.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
More good news for milk! It does a sports body good!
Nutrition and Health
Category: Child Health
Status: Dormant
Title: Milk Bests Water, Sports Drinks at Rehydrating Kids
Source: CTV
Author: No Byline
Run Date: August 18, 2011
Summary: Researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ont., say milk is better than water or sports drinks for keeping children hydrated.
Speaking to the consumer about dairy!
Who else would the consumer trust during these very interesting economic times? I would think that most consumers would be willing to listen to the "average mom" who lives on a dairy farm. I know that each day is filled with many challenges on our dairy, but the bonuses that come along with it are so rewarding when raising a family that it doesn't compare. We are proud of what we do here at Kylecrest Holsteins LLC. We are first-generation dairy producers that are passionate about our girls and providing a wholesome, economical product for other moms to feed their families. Get to know a local dairy producer and find out first-hand what positive things that are doing on their dairy. It will truly be an eye-opening experience. Call us and we can schedule a visit at (262) 903-5047. Ask for Laurie!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Check this site out! Dairy Doing More is a happening site!
Great site full of truthful information about what goes on at a dairy. It is very important to visit a dairy farm as well, so find a local dairy producer that can give you a hands-on tour that would be very informative.
http://www.facebook.com/dairydoingmore
Contact Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board for a name of a dairy producer in your area.
http://www.facebook.com/dairydoingmore
Contact Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board for a name of a dairy producer in your area.
Dairy prodoucers are keeping up with the rest of the world for the right reasons!
The first report to track farm computer use in 1997 did not break it down specifically among dairy farms, but among livestock farms in general, 13 percent had internet access. That means there has been tremendous growth over the past 14 years.
In 2011, 64 percent of dairy farms had computer access, up 4 percentage points from 2009. Yet, there is a major difference between dairy farms, depending on income. Eighty-three percent of the dairy farms with annual incomes of $250,000 or more have computer access, compared to 52 percent with annual incomes less than that.
On our dairy at Kylecrest Holsteins LLC we have used a computer since 1997 and our use has come a long way since then. We have all of our dairy records on the computer and our veterinarian has the same program so the information is easily shared. Technology is great, but nothing compares to hands-on dairy farming which is first and foremost at our dairy farm. My husband and I and our children are constantly in contact with the animals. We have been very lucky to have very caring employees that have the animals best interest at heart. Our dairy has an email and it is a great way to communicate with everyone. I also have a email that is tied to my Dairy and Health on the farm blog. It is important to also communicate face-to-face because there is nothing more important than reading facial expressions.
Remember that technology is only as good as the person utilizing the technology!
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
USDA's MyPlate:http://www.choosemyplate.gov/
Health benefits
- Intake of dairy products is linked to improved bone health, and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
- The intake of dairy products is especially important to bone health during childhood and adolescence, when bone mass is being built.
- Intake of dairy products is also associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and with lower blood pressure in adults.
Monday, August 15, 2011
Chocolate milk is very important in a daily school lunch!
Recognizing that many schools want to reduce the sugar content in their menu offerings, the dairy industry has taken action to reduce fat, calories and added sugars in flavored milk.
The majority of milk in schools today is low-fat or fat-free, and the majority of flavored milk is at or below 150 calories. The newer formulas have two to three teaspoons of added sugar compared to 3 to 4 teaspoons of added sugar in traditional formulas.
Chocolate milk is the best sports drink that money can buy and it does the body good.
Chocolate milk is a great way to recover after weight training and power exercise. It helps the muscles recover where weight training wears out the muscles. Carbohydrates are the most important calorie intake when strength training in order to build muscle. Low-fat milk provides a balanced ratio of protein to carbohydrates making chocolate milk a beneficial recovery aid. Carbohydrates are also the predominate source of energy for the body allowing it to metabolize and heal quicker. Carbohydrates turn to glycogen in the muscles allowing for bursts of energy to occur while weight training and the longer the work out, the more glycogen is required. Protein is also an essential nutrient when it comes to building muscle. This is found in chocolate milk...
Do what is best for your kids and provide them with chocolate milk instead of Gatorade. Did you know that gatorade has 8-10 teaspoons of sugar in it? That is not what I want my kids to have.
The majority of milk in schools today is low-fat or fat-free, and the majority of flavored milk is at or below 150 calories. The newer formulas have two to three teaspoons of added sugar compared to 3 to 4 teaspoons of added sugar in traditional formulas.
Chocolate milk is the best sports drink that money can buy and it does the body good.
Chocolate milk is a great way to recover after weight training and power exercise. It helps the muscles recover where weight training wears out the muscles. Carbohydrates are the most important calorie intake when strength training in order to build muscle. Low-fat milk provides a balanced ratio of protein to carbohydrates making chocolate milk a beneficial recovery aid. Carbohydrates are also the predominate source of energy for the body allowing it to metabolize and heal quicker. Carbohydrates turn to glycogen in the muscles allowing for bursts of energy to occur while weight training and the longer the work out, the more glycogen is required. Protein is also an essential nutrient when it comes to building muscle. This is found in chocolate milk...
Do what is best for your kids and provide them with chocolate milk instead of Gatorade. Did you know that gatorade has 8-10 teaspoons of sugar in it? That is not what I want my kids to have.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Raw milk! Let's do what is best for consumers!
As a dairy producer, nutritionist and mother of two children the raw milk issue is one that I am very concerned about. Dairy producers follow strict guidelines every day and have to handle their “raw” product with care in order for it to pass the standards it needs to which makes it safe for consumers. Isn’t that the most important issue here? The consumers are being blind-sided by greedy dairy producers that aren’t sharing the correct information about the potential risks in raw milk. When educated people in science are testifying that the health risks are possible it makes my ears perk up. This information is from people who have gone to school and studied this field. Dairy farmers are very intelligent people, but most don’t have that kind of background and education. The issue that seems to bother the raw milk supporters more than anything is the fact that government is regulating what they want to do. We do need regulations and guidelines in place for the dairy industry because not all dairy farmers are following day-to-day guidelines that produce the healthiest products. My son did get sick because he decided to try raw milk a the age of 14 and he spent a week in the hospital with camplyobacter. Who would of known that something like that could happen on our dairy farm, but it did! Humans handle the raw product and at different times we are all exposed to different environmental variables and as dairy producers we can’t control everything the same every day. My concern with allowing raw milk sales is that it could jeopardize the dairy industry if there were a large outbreak of infections. If producers want to see their raw milk for bigger profits and not tell people the truth about risks and infections, then they are not being upfront and honest about what is best for consumers. There is a reason for the pasteurization and homogenization process and I totally support the guidelines set up by the government.
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Proud to be White!
Subject: PROUD TO BE WHITE It's about time someone spoke up to this. I WILL pass it on. WILL YOU ? I have been wondering about why Whites are racists, and no other race is...... Michael Richards makes his point...and whether we like it or not, he is telling the truth. Michael Richards better known as Kramer from TVs Seinfeld does make a good point. This was his defense speech in court after making racial comments in his comedy act. He makes some very interesting points... Someone finally said it. How many are actually paying attention to this? There are African Americans, Mexican Americans, Asian Americans, Arab Americans, etc. And then there are just Americans.. You pass me on the street and sneer in my direction. You call me 'White boy,' 'Cracker,' 'Honkey,' 'Whitey,' 'Caveman'... And that's OK... But when I call you, Nigger, Kike, Towel head, Sand-nigger, Camel Jockey, Beaner, Gook, or Chink .. You call me a racist. You say that whites commit a lot of violence against you.... So why are the ghettos the most dangerous places to live? You have the United Negro College Fund. You have Martin Luther King Day. You have Black History Month. You have Cesar Chavez Day. You have Yom Hashoah. You have Ma'uled Al-Nabi. You have the NAACP. You have BET..... If we had WET (White Entertainment Television), we'd be racists. If we had a White Pride Day, you would call us racists. If we had White History Month, we'd be racists.. If we had any organization for only whites to 'advance' OUR lives, we'd be racists. We have a Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a Black Chamber of Commerce, and then we just have the plain Chamber of Commerce. Wonder who pays for that?? A white woman could not be in the Miss Black American pageant, but any color can be in the Miss America pageant. If we had a college fund that only gave white students scholarships... You know we'd be racists. There are over 60 openly proclaimed Black Colleges in the US .. Yet if there were 'White colleges', that would be a racist college. In the Million Man March, you believed that you were marching for your race and rights. If we marched for our race and rights, you would call us racists. You are proud to be black, brown, yellow and orange, and you're not afraid to announce it. But when we announce our white pride, you call us racists. You rob us, car jack us, and shoot at us. But, when a white police officer shoots a black gang member or beats up a black drug dealer running from the law and posing a threat to society, you call him a racist. I am proud...... But you call me a racist. Why is it that only whites can be racists?? There is nothing improper about this e-mail.. Let's see which of you are proud enough to send it on. I sadly don't think many will. That's why we have LOST most of OUR RIGHTS in this country. We won't stand up for ourselves! BE PROUD TO BE WHITE! It's not a crime YET.... But getting very close! It is estimated that ONLY 5% of those reaching this point in this e-mail, will pass it on. I DID!!
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Low-fat dairy is the way to go! Baby-boomers need calcium!
Here are six reasons you should include low-fat dairy foods in your diet:
Calcium and Protein
Some dairy items have impressive levels of two things many of us need more of: calcium and protein. I'm sorry to say that ice cream falls a bit short on these two nutrients, but low-fat milk, yogurt, cottage cheese, and reduced-fat cheese pack a protein and calcium punch in every serving. Just a cup of lite nonfat yogurt, for example, gives you a third of your daily recommended calcium intake, along with 17% of your estimated daily protein intake.| Food | Calcium (mgs) | Protein (grams) |
| Kraft 2% sharp cheddar cheese, 1 ounce | 200 | 7 |
| Part-skim mozzarella cheese, 1 ounce | 207 | 8 |
| Skim milk, 1 cup | 301 | 8.4 |
| Low-fat milk (1%), vitamins A & D added, 1 cup | 270 | 9 |
| Low-fat (2%) cottage cheese, 1 cup | 180 | 26 |
| Low-fat plain yogurt, 1 cup | 448 | 13 |
| Nonfat lite raspberry yogurt, 1 cup | 350 | 8 |
Friday, August 12, 2011
Put your energy into the grassroot efforts
There is one important thing to do and that is to tell the story of our lives as dairy ambassadors. Reach out to consumers in your local county by offering tours, speaking at Rotary meetings or introduce yourself at your local school. It is really important for consumers to visit a dairy farm and tour the operation. I know that when we have visitors as our farm we receive great feedback and that is so good for the industry as a whole.
We do many things in order to educate our locals. We volunteer at the Walworth County Farm Bureau Farm Breakfast and speak at the Wisconsin State Fair.
We do many things in order to educate our locals. We volunteer at the Walworth County Farm Bureau Farm Breakfast and speak at the Wisconsin State Fair.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Growing Healthy Families
One of the things that we have done on our dairy farm is to include the kids in everything we do. Our kids have always known that working with the girls and working on the land is very fulfilling. It has been important for Dave and I to be good mentors to our children. In our life, the observers, our children have had solid, good role models to follow. It is important to show the children to follow the rules in life and then good things will happen if you work hard. There are so many bad influences in life that children are exposed to, that when children are growing up we have them as a captive audience and we need to be the best role models we can.
Children that are lucky enough to grow up on a dairy farm are able to understand what is truly important in life. There are many people that are trying to understand what living on the land is like, but it is hard to duplicate this adventure unless you truly are being a steward of the land. One has to want to get dirty and be able to understand that at the end of the day you may have to clean the dirt out from under your fingernails!
Children that are lucky enough to grow up on a dairy farm are able to understand what is truly important in life. There are many people that are trying to understand what living on the land is like, but it is hard to duplicate this adventure unless you truly are being a steward of the land. One has to want to get dirty and be able to understand that at the end of the day you may have to clean the dirt out from under your fingernails!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Visitors always welcome!
Tom Laughlin from Kovia Productions whom produced his second documentary, "American Barn Stories and Other Tales from the Heartlands" which aired on PBS, was at the dairy today taking pictures of the girls and the barn quilt. I will let everyone know when the spot will be on PBS!
Fresh, baled hay for the girls
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Weekly visit by the nutritionists
Sunday, August 7, 2011
Feeding the dry cows
Friday, August 5, 2011
Healthy eating requires perspective and motivation
There aren't any magical plans to help one learn how to eat right. A supplement or pill will not solve any problems. The average person must eat healthy and not "diet" to lose weight. You can't lose a pound each day, as that wouldn't be healthy.
In order to keep the weight off permanently, you have to take it off the same way you plan to keep it off. The only realistic way would be to make lifestyle changes. Usually there are lifestyle changes to be made because unhealthy habits have entered into our daily lives.
In order to keep the weight off permanently, you have to take it off the same way you plan to keep it off. The only realistic way would be to make lifestyle changes. Usually there are lifestyle changes to be made because unhealthy habits have entered into our daily lives.
Thursday, August 4, 2011
Alltech is a good company to work with
The Key to Cattle Health
The cattle industry (and the ruminant industry as a whole) is the main source of meat and dairy products for human consumption globally. Consequently, milk and meat producing animals are utilised in all countries, ranging from herds as small as one goat to 10,000 dairy cows on one farm. Small and large farms face many of the same challenges regarding livestock nutrition, animal health, feed costs and environmental concerns. The production of safe beef and dairy products in a healthy and efficient manner is essential to both farmer and consumer. Legislation and registration restrictions are continuing to impose increased pressure on the industry. Research into all aspects of livestock feeding and management has been on the increase in the last quarter of a century and Alltech has been at the forefront, funding projects and research to investigate natural solutions to global issues.
Alltech, with years of research and animal health knowledge, provides natural feed supplements that are effective, efficient and safe for the ruminant nutrition industry.
References:http://www.alltech.com/en/animal-nutrition/beef/Pages/cattle-nutrition.aspx
Wednesday, August 3, 2011
Posted on the "Morning Blend" on facebook yesterday
Question: Who do you dress for? women, men or yourself?
I dress for me. I have always had an easy time of putting together fun, colorful outfits. I think the way we wear our clothes shows that we portray confidence and strength as a woman. I also think less is more when showing skin, and I wish the younger generation would pick up on this concept!
It was fun to hear them reading my post on their television show.
Put your two cents in and make a difference.
I dress for me. I have always had an easy time of putting together fun, colorful outfits. I think the way we wear our clothes shows that we portray confidence and strength as a woman. I also think less is more when showing skin, and I wish the younger generation would pick up on this concept!
It was fun to hear them reading my post on their television show.
Put your two cents in and make a difference.
Introduce dairy slowly in the diet if you suspect a little bit of lactose intolerance.
Milk contains three of the nutrients — calcium, vitamin D and potassium — that are often under-consumed by people, given the nature of today’s diets and eating habits. If people cut dairy products out of their diets, they will get even less of these essential nutrients.
- Include milk with other foods in a meal. “Mixing milk with other foods, such as soups and cereals, will ease digestion.
- Consume live-culture yogurts.
- Choose natural cheese with minimum amounts of lactose.
- Try milk products with reduced lactose or zero lactose.
- Ease into it if you haven’t been consuming dairy. Dr. Robert Heaney, professor of medicine at Creighton University, suggested starting off with half a serving of dairy with each meal. “It may take two or three weeks for the gut to adapt and build up tolerance,” he said. “Just stick with it and you will get there quicker than you realize.”
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
Check out the "Everything I Do is Wrong" California Milk Producers Campaign!
We have to remember that all commercials are geared to capture the attention of most 3rd graders. The “Everything I Do is Wrong,” program was designed to get the attention of consumers and was designed to entertain. Anyone who is married knows that there can be difficult and challenging times in a marriage and communication is key to keeping the channels of communication open. Men are always getting criticized because they don’t know how to properly take care of what women want, so the campaign really hits the nail on the head, as it helps men to understand that all they have to do is “bring home the milk”.
On our dairy farm we communicate and provide comfort to our girls everyday, and they are better taken care of then some people take care of their children. The girls in our herd each have a different personality and characteristics that make them so unique from one another. My husband is known as the “cow whisperer” and he understands and handles each girl the special way that she needs in order to provide a wholesome, healthy product for our family and other people’s families.
There are so many reasons to drink milk, enjoy yogurt, butter, ice cream, and cheese as dairy is the most economical products that there are on the market. As a nutritionist I enjoy finding new ways to add dairy to our healthy eating plan each day. Drinking chocolate milk is the best drink my two children can drink after a hard workout and it provides the essential protein they need to rebuild muscles and help to continue nourishment throughout the day.
My daughter travels a lot for softball and we have found that freezing yogurt or chocolate milk is a great treat after a competitive day.
A good website to visit is:http://www.mypyramid.gov as it provides helpful information about how important dairy is in a healthy eating plan. Not only does it provide information about eating healthy, but there is information about exercise.
On our dairy farm we communicate and provide comfort to our girls everyday, and they are better taken care of then some people take care of their children. The girls in our herd each have a different personality and characteristics that make them so unique from one another. My husband is known as the “cow whisperer” and he understands and handles each girl the special way that she needs in order to provide a wholesome, healthy product for our family and other people’s families.
There are so many reasons to drink milk, enjoy yogurt, butter, ice cream, and cheese as dairy is the most economical products that there are on the market. As a nutritionist I enjoy finding new ways to add dairy to our healthy eating plan each day. Drinking chocolate milk is the best drink my two children can drink after a hard workout and it provides the essential protein they need to rebuild muscles and help to continue nourishment throughout the day.
My daughter travels a lot for softball and we have found that freezing yogurt or chocolate milk is a great treat after a competitive day.
A good website to visit is:http://www.mypyramid.gov as it provides helpful information about how important dairy is in a healthy eating plan. Not only does it provide information about eating healthy, but there is information about exercise.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Dairy is part of a healthy eating plan - Farmers are providing wholesome products and find out how important dairy products are.
Health benefits and nutrients
Consuming dairy products provides health benefits — especially improved bone health. Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients that are vital for health and maintenance of your body. These nutrients include calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.
Health benefits
Consuming dairy products provides health benefits — especially improved bone health. Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients that are vital for health and maintenance of your body. These nutrients include calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.
Health benefits
- Intake of dairy products is linked to improved bone health, and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
- The intake of dairy products is especially important to bone health during childhood and adolescence, when bone mass is being built.
- Intake of dairy products is also associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, and with lower blood pressure in adults.
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