Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program Awards College Scholarships

The Pennsylvania Dairy Promotion Program has awarded its 2013 Dairy Science Scholarship to Rose Guerrette, a student at Delaware Valley College, and its 2013 Food Marketing Scholarship to Christine Toner, a student at Saint Joseph’s University.

Hanford, CA Dairy Serves Up An Alternative To Cow's Milk: Goat's Milk

The central San Joaquin Valley is easily the state's leading producer of milk. But not all that milk is from cows. Hanford couple Johnnie and Anneke de Jong have carved out a niche in the flourishing goat milk industry. Their family-run operation — Summerhill Goat Dairy — has swelled over the years from about 200 goats to 2,000.

The Greek Gods Brand Introduces Honey Salted Caramel To Yogurt Lineup

Combining sweet flavors with a savory twist, The Greek Gods® brand has introduced Honey Salted Caramel Yogurt.  Taste of honey and caramel along with a salty edge create a dreamy, creamy combination sure to become a new customer favorite. This new flavor will be available in their convenient 24 oz. family-sized yogurt lineup. Enjoy with fresh fruit, granola or great as a frosting for cupcakes or quick breads.

A Kneading Conference For Bakers

Each summer since 2007, persons with a hungry curiosity about bread and baking have gathered in Skowhegan, Maine to learn more about building a brick oven, wood-fired baking, growing grains, and eating well. For bakers, farmers, homesteaders, and ambitious home cooks unsatisfied with factory-sliced bread the Kneading Conference is a place to share ideas and learn new skills. It is a gathering ground for "bread-heads" as Daniel Rivera, a young farmer from New York, put it on Twitter.

Philadelphia's Wild Flour Bakery's Formula: Wholesale Commercial + Farmers Markets = Success

Nishon and Laura Yaghoobian, both 35, of Claymont, Del., own Wild Flour Bakery, a wholesale commercial bread and pastry bakery whose clients include restaurants, cafes and coffee shops. The Holmesburg company, which began in 2003, also sells breads and pastries at weekend farmers' markets in the city and Collingswood. Nishon oversees baking and Laura handles customer service, sales and payroll. I spoke with Laura.