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Dairy Farmers of Washington view detail comment email this

This site serves both the dairy industry of Washington state and the public. The public area features fact sheets on dairy cows, milk production, cattle in history, and milk from different animals. Also includes news, events, consumer education, industry topics, promotions and contests, a "MooKids" section, and links to other industry sites. Searchable. From the Washington Dairy Products Commission.
http://www.havemilk.com/
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries

Last updated Feb 2, 2005


Dihydrogen Monoxide--DHMO Homepage view detail comment email this

This hoax trips up an amazing number of people every time it resurfaces. The ominous-sounding compound is actually H 2 O, or water. Read "many Special Reports, including the DHMO FAQ, a definitive primer on the subject, plus reports on the environment, cancer, current research, and an insider exposé about the use of DHMO in the dairy industry. ... Note: content veracity not implied."
http://www.dhmo.org/
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Humor, Nonfiction by Genre, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment

Last updated Sep 3, 2005


Early Developments in the American Dairy Industry view detail comment email this

This exhibit features highlights from the history of the dairy industry in the United States. It provides images of dairies and milk production in the early 20th century, early milk advertisements, and other historical documents. Includes a bibliography. From the USDA National Agricultural Library Special Collections.
http://www.nal.usda.gov/speccoll/images1/dairy.htm
Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Livestock

Last updated Feb 2, 2005


Fankhauser's Cheese Page view detail comment email this

Illustrated recipes and instructions for making hard cheeses, buttermilk, feta, mozzarella, mascarpone, yogurt, ice cream, and other cheese and dairy products. Also includes instructional videos, lab exercises, instructions for making a cheese press, a discussion of rennet, and recipes for ginger ale, root beer, bread, and sweet rolls. From a biology and chemistry professor.
http://biology.clc.uc.edu/Fankhauser/Cheese/Cheese.html
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries

Last updated Feb 9, 2005


Guide to Non-Dairy "Milks" view detail comment email this

Guide to choosing alternatives to dairy milk, such as soy milk, rice milk, and almond milk. Discusses nutritional content (including calcium and Vitamin D), choices for children, cooking with milk substitutes, and related topics. Specific brands and products mentioned may have changed, but the document provides good guidelines for choosing alternatives to milk for specific uses and needs. Written by a registered dietician for the Vegetarian Resource Group.
http://www.vrg.org/journal/vj2001jan/2001janmilk.htm
Topics: Beans, Grains, Nuts, & Seeds, Beverages, Drugs & Medications by Type, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Medical Treatments & Devices, Nutrition & Food Safety

Last updated Feb 2, 2005


How to Buy Dairy Products view detail comment email this

Presents points to consider when purchasing milk, yogurt, cheese, butter, and other dairy products. Features a chart showing the fat content of milk products, explains the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) grading system, and describes different types of dairy products, such as buttermilk, evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, half-and-half, whipping cream, and frozen desserts. Expanded pages are available for butter and cheese. Opens directly into a PDF file. From the Agricultural Marketing Service, USDA.
http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELDEV3103624
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries

Last updated May 23, 2009


International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) view detail comment email this

Website for this industry organization that "represents the nation's dairy manufacturing and marketing industries and their suppliers." Site features industry facts and statistics (for milk, cheese, ice cream, and other dairy products), and information about regulation and food safety, economic analysis, international topics, legislation, and related issues. Also includes links to related sites.
http://www.idfa.org/
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries

Last updated Jan 13, 2009


Kudos for Kefir view detail comment email this

Article about this fermented dairy product, which is usually cultured from cow or goat milk. Includes basic instructions for making kefir, seasonings, and suggestions for use, such as smoothies, salad dressings, soups, and desserts. From Mother Earth News magazine.
http://www.motherearthnews.com/Real-Food/1981-09-01/Kudos-for-Kefir.aspx
Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Recipes & Food Preparation

Last updated Aug 28, 2008


Longmont Dairy Farm: Kids view detail comment email this

Games, puzzles, jokes, cow photos, and other dairy-related activities for children. Features a photo tour of a dairy farm and processing plant, recipes, and coloring pages. From a Longmont, Colorado, dairy farm.
http://www.longmontdairy.com/kids.htm
Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Livestock, Mysteries and More, Nonfiction by Genre, Photograph Collections: Nature & Wildlife, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment

Last updated Feb 2, 2005


Mexican Cheese: The Whole Enchilada view detail comment email this

Describes traditional Mexican creams (cremas) and cheeses (such as queso blanco and queso cojita). Includes recipes using these ingredients. From a food columnist and cookbook author.
http://www.globalgourmet.com/food/kgk/2000/0500/kgk051300.html
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Recipes by Region, Recipes by Region: United States

Last updated Feb 8, 2005


MooMilk: A Dynamic Adventure into the Dairy Industry view detail comment email this

The children's portion of this site lets you join a virtual tour through the story of milk, play a game, take a quiz, and learn all about cows and milk. Also included are recipes and links to other related sites. The DairyBiz Archive has several years' worth of articles for and about the dairy industry.
http://www.moomilk.com/
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Food & Cooking, Industries, Livestock

Last updated Apr 13, 2002


National Agricultural Statistics Service: Dairy Products Prices view detail comment email this

This site provides weekly data for 1998 to the present of "weighted average prices received and aggregated volumes of sales of cheddar cheese, butter, nonfat dry milk, and dry whey." Also includes links to related data on milk production, dairy products, and dairy herds. From the USDA Economics, Statistics and Market Information System, Albert R. Mann Library, Cornell University.
http://usda.mannlib.cornell.edu/MannUsda/viewDocumentInfo.do?documentID=1450
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries, Statistics

Last updated Jan 20, 2009


NOFA Massachusetts Campaign for Raw Milk view detail comment email this

This site promotes the benefits of unpasteurized, unprocessed milk and cheeses. Although it contains some resources specific to Massachusetts, the site also provides general information about raw milk. Discusses raw milk's benefits, why it is difficult to obtain, opportunities for farmers, and questions for consumers to ask raw dairy farmers. Includes links to other sites about raw milk benefits and safety issues. From the Northeast Organic Farming Association (NOFA), Massachusetts Chapter.
http://www.nofamass.org/programs/organicdairy/rawmilk.php
Topics: Agriculture, Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy

Last updated May 15, 2007


Understanding Dairy Markets view detail comment email this

This is the homepage of the University of Wisconsin Dairy Marketing and Risk Management Program. It features recent dairy news (such as on price changes for California milk in early 2009), dairy pricing data, updates on dairy outlooks, sources of information on the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (2008 Farm Bill), and related material. From the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
http://future.aae.wisc.edu/index.html
Topics: Fish, Meat, & Dairy, Industries

Last updated Jan 13, 2009


Wisconsin Cheese: All About Cheese view detail comment email this

This promotional site for the Wisconsin dairy industry presents a "Cheesecyclopedia" of specific types of cheeses made in Wisconsin, a food and wine pairing guide, serving suggestions, a history of cheese making in Wisconsin, a virtual tour of a cheese factory, production statistics, and a glossary.
http://www.eatwisconsincheese.com/wisconsin/default.aspx
Topics: Beverages, Fish, Meat, & Dairy

Last updated Sep 14, 2009




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