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 […]
People used to be asked “Got Milk?” Well, we sure do in Michigan where milk means more, and the dairy industry and its farmers are adding to the state’s economy and the health of its residents every day. To celebrate all they do, Gov. Rick Snyder declared June 6 Dairy Day. Michigan’s dairy industry has […]
Riding a bike with a blender full of smoothies on the back isn’t how most people pedal. But at Bentley Middle School in Burton, 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 […]
It’s Michigan. It’s cold. It’s time for hot beverages. Nothing satisfies more than coming in from the cold to a steaming mug of hot cocoa or a cup of other warm dairy delights. In the winter, we tend to crave foods that fuel our bodies and provide a comforting warm feeling that comes from sipping […]
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 […]
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 […]
What’s a hot summer without the occasional ice cream cone? Or a morning bowl of cereal and sliced fruit, floating in… nothing? “Torture!” might be the response from many, but to the sizable population of lactose intolerant food consumers in Michigan life without dairy is often reality. Lactose present in milk-based products including cheese, many […]
The classrooms at Timbuktu Academy of Science and Technology have emptied. Nine girls, different shades and sizes, march in single file down the hall, led by Zeina Carla Washington, AKA “Mama Zeina,” who power walks. Washington, who is the family service worker at the school, throws a comment over her shoulder if another teacher asks […]
It’s time to give kids a 1980s summer. Get them up off the couch. Shut off the TV. Take away the cell phone, the iPad and the Wii and send them outside to play. Tell them to knock on the door and get other neighborhood kids outside to play baseball, ride a bike, climb a […]