BURNABY, BC – April 1, 2020 BC Dairy Association (BCDA), in partnership with Food Banks BC, is announcing $150,000 in funding to support food banks across the province. The donation is part of BC dairy farmers’ concerted efforts to help ensure that British Columbians receive nutritious foods to feed their families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Funds […]
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Nutrition education program improves students’ food choices in 10 lessons. We’re thrilled to share some great news! Verita Strategy Group Inc. recently released their report on the BC Dairy Association’s Food for Us nutrition education program, which is taught in BC schools to Grade 2 and 3 students. The goal of the program is to teach kids […]
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Proud dairy farmer, Dave Taylor, responds to a critic’s opinion on dairy farming. Response to Vancouver Sun Opinion Column: This Mother’s Day, give some thought to dairy cows’ suffering, Column, May 11 “On my own farm, cows and calves are given utmost care. Their homes are clean and comfortable with lots of room for fresh […]
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Milk in the news Stephen Hume writes about the “ruckus over raw milk” in the Vancouver Sun, Jan 24, 2011. Hume makes the argument of risk vs benefit moot as he articulately points out how pasteurization has drastically reduced the spread of many common food borne diseases, such as brucellosis, without losing the nutritious benefits of food. […]
Read moreWeak Shop gets some kudos The Weak Shop was awarded “Greatest Website Ever” by Sports Illustrated, and also featured under “Best New Retail Ideal” at Esquire.com.
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Better Together: a local initiative to help families dine at the same time “Benefits of Family Meals Enormous—Better Together a local initiative to help families dine at the same time,” says the headline of the latest column by Linda Watts, RD. The article quotes Sydney Massey, BC Dairy Foundation’s Director of Nutrition Education, who explains, “Canadians […]
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