Follow the links below to learn more about dairy farming, or about your favorite dairy product.

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Industry Resources

Dairy Farming Today... provides a comprehensive look of dairy farming on the national level, the site offers a guided tour of the general practices dairy farmers use to care for the cows, their farms, the environment, and the production of milk for all our dairy products. www.dairyfarmingtoday.com

Oregon Department of Agriculture... has a host of resources, information, licensing, and contacts for dairy and other agricultural commodities within the state. www.oregon.gov/ODA/

Dairy Management Inc. ...is the check off organization that builds demand for dairy products on behalf of nation's dairy farmers. www.dairyinfo.com

MilkPEP... handles the National Milk Mustache "got milk?" Campaign and the Milk Processor Education Program, and includs a resource for the media to access information about milk research and programs. www.milknewsroom.com

U.S. Dairy Export Council... provides information on dairy trade policies, regulatory affairs, food-related foreign aid programs and international products and suppliers. www.usdec.org

U.S. Food and Drug Administration... is responsible for protecting the public health by assuring the safety, efficacy, and security of the nation's food supply and advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medicines and foods more effective, safer, and more affordable. www.fda.gov

U.S. Department of Agriculture... provides leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, and related issues based on sound public policy, the best available science, and efficient management. www.usda.gov

Dairy Products and Nutrition

Oregon Dairy Council... encourages healthy food choices for life. We are a staff of nutrition professionals who are registered dietitians and nutrition educators who provide information and resources to health professionals, educators, schools, and consumers. www.oregondairycouncil.org

National Dairy Council... provides timely, scientifically sound nutrition information to the media, physicians, dietitians, nurses, educators, consumers and others concerned about fostering a healthier society. www.nationaldairycouncil.org

3-A-Day of Dairy... Does your family consume the recommended three daily servings of dairy for stronger bones and healthy bodies? Visit and sign up for an e-newsletter with delicious recipes and helpful tips. www.3aday.org

I Love Cheese... is the place for cheese lovers. This site profiles different varieties of cheese and helps you pick which best suit your taste buds. It also offers recipes, the history of cheese and other "cheesy" facts. www.ilovecheese.com

NutritionExplorations... gives tips for parents on fun ways to cook with kids, advice from nutrition experts, art contests and recommended reading.  Several resources for schools and students include Milk: From Cow to You and Thank Goodness for Cows. www.NutritionExplorations.org