L Is For Library

I'm taking you on a journey from A to Z throughout June Dairy Month.

So come on in...the barn doors are open!

  L Is For Library

 

I am often asked to speak to groups about the workings of our dairy farm and the importance of dairy foods in our diet each day. One of my favorite "gigs" is speaking at our local library each June for dairy month.

I show lots of pictures of our farm, lots of samples of what we feed our cows, and I even talk about what happens when our cows get sick.

Since dairy farming and reading are some of my favorite things, (and raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens..thank you Sound Of Music) I love to read-aloud too. This day I read Moo! by David LaRochelle, The Cows Are in the Corn by James Young, and Cows Can't Fly by David Milgrim to my audience of 90+ kiddos!

We talk a lot about all the yummy things made with milk, and of course I always leave time for questions...

and hand out dairy goodie bags and string cheese to everyone that visits my library presentations- kids, moms, dads, grandparents too. They all leave with a bag of goodies.

This year I also left something for the library to keep. I donated two copies of The Dairy Good Cookbook for library visitors to check out. Besides yummy recipes it also shares stories and pictures of dairy farms all over America.

Janet with Librarian Barbara.

Here's your chance to enjoy The Dairy Good Cookbook. Visit G Is For Giveaway

for a chance to win your very own copy. I promise you'll love the cookbook! 

You may also want to read my previous years post for June Dairy Month...

L Is For Lactose Intolerance 

2014 Gone But Not Forgotten

 

 Top Ten Most Viewed Posts For 2014

Haven't read them? Click on the titles!

10. Think Outside The (Pizza) Box Some facts and a few suggestions for National Pizza Pie Day.

9. Waiting To Get Our Hands Dirty How much does it cost, and what do we do to prepare for Spring planting season?

8. Why Do We Do What We Do? Why are we dairy farmers so passionate about what we do? Learn about how and where I met other folks that are just as passionate about dairy as I am. 

7. L Is For Lactose Intolerance This was part of my A to Z journey for June Dairy Month. An explanation of lactose intolerance, and some tips to help cope with it.

6. A Step Closer To Princess Kay Of The Milky Way Mid-May marks the beginning of the process to choose the new Princess Kay of the Milky Way, Minnesota's dairy ambassador. What do the 12 lucky finalists have in store for them?

5. This And That Thursday - 20 A video of Farmer John's birthday gift, Daughter Sara gets nominated for Teacher Of The Year, and it's almost time for bunnies and decorated eggs! 

4. In The Blink Of An Eye Why did we decide to hire farm help after more than 31 years of only family working on our farm? How did we find our new "future farmers" and what do we expect of them?

3. Don't Get Mad...Get Even? Chipotle was attempting to share their concern about questionable farming practices by releasing their online-only television series "Farmed and Dangerous." I felt I wanted and needed to tell my side of the story. 

2. Dooby, Dooby Moo And A Giveaway Too! I was invited to be a guest reader on Playful Pages, a local television show. Surprise! I chose to read a book about farm animals heading off to the County Fair. Watch the video here.
1. I Is For Ice Cream Another edition of my A to Z Journey during June Dairy Month, and it's all about ice cream. There's trivia and a delicious little ice cream recipe that doesn't even require an ice cream freezer.

  

Thanks for visiting My Barnyard this year. I hope I've helped you understand the crazy life of our dairy farm family, both on and off the farm. 

If you like what you've seen, please tell your friends about my blog 
and my other social media sites.  

"Hey, how come you don't have to wear one of these silly hats?"

L Is For Lactose Intolerance

It's June Dairy Month! The barn doors are open, 

so join me on my daily A to Z journey 

to learn more about dairy.

  L Is For Lactose

Lactose Intolerance is a body's limited ability, or even inability to digest lactose - the sugar naturally found in milk. It can cause abdominal pain, bloating and gas. So people affected by lactose intolerance can't eat dairy? Not true! The symptoms can often be managed by diet. Treatment of lactose intolerance by eliminating dairy products is usually not necessary. Avoiding dairy can lead to inadequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D. So what? Dairy and its essential nutrients (nutrients that your body can not produce and therefore must come from what we consume) are associated with weight management, better bone health (which may help prevent osteoporosis), and reduced risk of certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

Dairy is important to your health, but you don't want to live with symptoms from lactose intolerance? I get that. Step one- Talk to your doctor. Your health care provider recognizes the health benefits of dairy in your diet and also can discuss the consequences of avoiding dairy.

Here are 5 tips to help you cope with lactose intolerance that can keep dairy in your daily diet - 

• Go slow. Build up a tolerance. Start with small amounts.
• Opt for lactose-free or reduced-lactose dairy.
• Eat dairy with meals to help in digestion.
• Eat live culture Greek or regular yogurt.
• Choose natural, aged cheeses such as Cheddar, Colby, Swiss, Mozarella and Monterrey Jack. They contain minimal lactose.

Thanks to the following resources for this information. Check them out to learn more about Lactose Intolerance

Midwest Dairy
National Dairy Council
Pinterest - National Dairy Council (recipes for lactose intolerance)

 Learn more about dairy at Dairy Makes Sense

L Is For Lactose

I'm taking you on a journey from A to Z through the land of dairy! 

There's no need to pack your bags, just come along! 

  L Is For Lactose

Lactose Intolerance is a body's limited ability, or even inability to digest lactose - the sugar naturally found in milk. It can cause abdominal pain, bloating and gas. So people affected by lactose intolerance can't eat dairy? Not true! The symptoms can often be managed by diet. Treatment of lactose intolerance by eliminating dairy products is usually not necessary. Avoiding dairy can lead to inadequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D. So what? Dairy and its essential nutrients (nutrients that your body can not produce and therefore must come from what we consume) are associated with weight management, better bone health (which may help prevent osteoporosis), and reduced risk of certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

Dairy is important to your health, but you don't want to live with symptoms from lactose intolerance? I get that. Step one! Talk to your doctor. Your health care provider recognizes the health benefits of dairy in your diet and also can discuss the consequences of avoiding dairy.

Here are 5 tips to help you cope with lactose intolerance that can keep dairy in your daily diet - 

• Go slow. Build up a tolerance. Start with small amounts.
• Opt for lactose-free or reduced-lactose dairy.
• Eat dairy with meals to help in digestion.
• Eat live culture Greek or regular yogurt.
• Choose natural, aged cheeses such as Cheddar, Colby, Swiss, Mozarella and Monterrey Jack. They contain minimal lactose.

Thanks to the following resources for this information. Check them out to learn more about Lactose Intolerance
Midwest Dairy
National Dairy Council
Pinterest - National Dairy Council (recipes for lactose intolerance)

 Learn more about dairy at Dairy Makes Sense

 
I am making a commitment to share as much as I can with you each day this month, about the life of our dairy farm family including what we do, how we share our passion for dairy, and dairy foods we enjoy.

 See you here tomorrow...M is for Milk.

E Is For Every

I'm taking you on a journey from A to Z through the land of dairy! 

There's no need to pack your bags, just come along! 

 E Is For Every

3 EVERY DAY. On average, Americans are currently consuming about two dairy servings per day. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans encourages three daily servings of low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products for adults and children nine years and older. Children ages 4-8 are recommended 2.5 servings and children ages 2-3 are recommended two servings daily. There are many advantages to 3 Every Day. Having dairy in your diet is a delicious way to improve your overall diet, get more nutrients and improve bone health.

One milk group serving is equal to:

• an 8-ounce glass of milk
• a 6 or 8 ounce container of yogurt
• 1½ ounces of natural cheese or 2 ounces of processed cheese

And just because you are an adult now, don't think 3 Every Day isn't important anymore. Dairy foods, when consumed as part of a healthy diet, may help to reduce the risk of diseases such as osteoporosis, hypertension, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. So there was, and still is, a good reason that your mom or dad set that glass of milk in front of you at mealtimes; and there is a reason that schools serve milk with their breakfast and lunch programs. 

Go to Dairy Makes Sense for recipes to help get your 3 Every Day.

Lactose intolerant? Learn more at MyBarnyardView-Don't Give Up On Dairy

Source-National Dairy Council

I am making a commitment to share as much as I can with you each day this month, about the life of our dairy farm family including what we do, how we share our passion for dairy, and dairy foods we enjoy.

 See you here tomorrow...F is for Family.

Lactose Intolerance - Don't Give Up On Dairy

February is Lactose Intolerance Awareness Month. Lactose Intolerance is a body's limited ability, or even inability to digest lactose - the sugar naturally found in milk. It can cause abdominal pain, bloating and gas. So people affected by lactose intolerance can't eat dairy? Not true! The symptoms can often be managed by diet. Treatment of lactose intolerance by eliminating dairy products is usually not necessary. Avoiding dairy can lead to inadequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D. So what? Dairy and its essential nutrients (nutrients that your body can not produce and therefore must come from what we consume) are associated with weight management, better bone health (which may help prevent osteoporosis), and reduced risk of certain chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes.

Dairy is important to your health, but you don't want to live with symptoms from lactose intolerance? I get that. Step one- Talk to your doctor. Your health care provider recognizes the health benefits of dairy in your diet and also can discuss the consequences of avoiding dairy.

Here are 5 tips to help you cope with lactose intolerance that can keep dairy in your daily diet - 

• Go slow. Build up a tolerance. Start with small amounts.
• Opt for lactose-free or reduced-lactose dairy.
• Eat dairy with meals to help in digestion.
• Eat live culture Greek or regular yogurt.
• Choose natural, aged cheeses such as Cheddar, Colby, Swiss, Mozarella and Monterrey Jack. They contain minimal lactose.

Thanks to the following resources for this information. Check them out to learn more about Lactose Intolerance.
 Midwest Dairy
National Dairy Council