Harvest of the Month
April
Maine Dairy
Chef Salads for elementary school students that featured local cheese curds from Pineland Farms
Kids have the option to have Oakhurst milk at every lunch.
Dairy is a great source of calcium, protein, Vitamins A & D, and phosphorus.
In Maine, there are 221 dairy farms!
Dairy can come from animals other than cows, like sheep and goat!
Milk can be processed to make different products such as cheese, yogurt, butter, kefir, ice cream, sour cream, and more!
Local Dairy from Oakhurst is Always Available with School Lunches
Learn more about the family farms that Oakhurst sources from here
Learn more about the process of milk getting from a cow to your school lunch!
The mural on the side of the Oakhurst building on Forest Ave. was painted in 2021 to celebrate the company's 100th Anniversary. Local artist, Pat Corrigan was commissioned to create it.
Making Farm to Table Connections in the Classroom:
The Adopt a Cow Program allows classrooms to connect with a Maine dairy farmer and a calf. Throughout the year, you can watch your calf mature, get stories and updates from the farm, and receive lessons that follow Common CORE standards and Next Generation Science Standards. It's FREE to participate!
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