For Everyone

Welcome to the Mid-Atlantic Spot for Dairy! See what’s happening in the world of dairy nutrition and milk promotion. This is the place for events, promotions, health and nutrition information, and more.

Tip of the Month: Summertime Snacking Doesn’t Have to Be a Vacation from Good Nutrition

It’s time to enjoy those lazy days of summer - long, sunshine-filled days with an “I’m on vacation” mentality.

However, if you think your family has taken a too-long vacation from good nutrition, try these delicious and satisfying snacking tips. Milk, cheese and yogurt make great snacks and provide calcium to help build stronger bones plus protein to keep hunger at bay until the next meal. …more

Frequently Asked Questions

Body detoxification food plans that urge me to "Be my own doctor" seem to be everywhere. Can leaving certain foods out of my diet, including dairy foods, eliminate body toxins encountered in daily life? …more

Dairy Delicious Recipes

Visit our Dairy Lover's Kitchen for nutritious recipes, tips on food safety and local sources for some great All-American cheeses!

Dairy Farming

Explore the faces and the farms of the local dairy farmers who bring dairy to you here in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Dairy farmers work hard every day to bring you fresh, great tasting, wholesome milk products. Learn about the day-to-day operations of a modern dairy through our new Dairy Diary feature written by Marilyn Hershey, who farms with her family in southeastern Pennsylvania …more

For more about the people behind the milk, visit www.dairyfarmingtoday.org, where you can meet everyday farm families from across the country and learn about their dairy operations. Take a virtual farm tour to see how dairy farmers care for their animals, land and water. You also can get information on dairy food nutrition and safety and have your questions answered by a dairy farmer.

Health and Nutrition

Doctors and dietitians agree that nutrition can play a positive role in one’s health. See how milk, cheese and yogurt can boost your nutrition, help prevent certain diseases, and assist you in performing your best.

Dietary Guidelines and My Pyramid

The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans include more specific advice on daily food selection and fitness than ever before. The recommendations, which are revised every five years, are based on the latest nutrition science and serve as a practical plan for achieving good health. For a copy of the guidelines, visit www.healthierus.gov/dietaryguidelines, for a copy of the food pyramid visit www.mypyramid.gov.