Dairy

It is easy to drink local milk in Whatcom County!

Whatcom County’s dairy industry is one of the most productive in the United States– we rank in the top 6%. We

produce an average of 133 million gallons of milk each year! (www.wcfarmfriends.com)

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Why are dairy products so important to growing bodies?

It comes down to CALCIUM. You can find calcium in milk and other dairy

products.

Calcium is the building block for our bones, and it also allows our muscles to

move

Milk, cheese and yogurt you see in the grocery store

may start at a dairy anywhere in the world.

Whatare food miles?

When food comes to you from far away, it has to travel on trucks, trains and planes before getting to your table.

Think about how your food travels!

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Enjoy local dairy products for Harvest of the Month!