Dairy

Oakhurst Dairy President Bill Bennett said today that his family’s dairy is well-equipped for a strong future. This is due to the vision and efforts of his brother, Stan Bennett, who passed away on Wednesday, February 23. …

Vermont Agriculture Secretary Chuck Ross will not weigh in on raw milk issues due to a potential conflict of interest. …

You are what you eat. We have heard it a thousand times but for most of us it hasn’t translated to our diet and our lifestyles. Healthy diets equal a healthy body. The Mediterranean Diet focuses on natural healthy foods such as fresh vegetables, olive oil, citrus, and healthy dairy. Karoun Dairies (www.karouncheese.com) delicious, natural and growth hormone-free Yanni Grilling Cheese is high in protein and lower in fat making it an ideal addition to our family’s meal plan. …

Theres been some chatter over the past few days regarding a recent claim that the DHA Omega-3 our Horizon brand uses in a few of our milk products is a prohibited or illegal substance. Thats a very strong accusation. Its also not true. The USDA has not banned the use of plant-based DHA in organic milk, nor has it questioned the safety of the ingredient. …

Darigold, Inc. and the more than 550 dairy farm families that collectively own the Seattle-based dairy cooperative have donated much needed dairy products to help feed those affected by the White Swan fire. The donation of more than 400 pounds of cheese, 390 pounds of butter and more than 1,000 bottles of Darigold milk was delivered to the Toppenish Armory on Monday, February 21. …