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Undeniably Dairy: The Facts Behind Dairy Nutrition
June 9, 2019 @ 1:00 pm
Free
June is Dairy Month! Learn more about how dairy impacts our economy, planet, diet, land use, and how dairy farming connects us with heritage in the Pioneer Valley.
Join the conversation with experts across all fields of dairy (get it?!). The Dairy Month Lecture Series is hosted by Barstow’s Longview Farm and Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery. Tours are free and begin and end at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery.
Undeniably Dairy: The Facts Behind Dairy Nutrition
Presenter: Sue Mazrolle, MSRD, LDN has been a Registered Dietitian for over 30 years. Sue received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Nutrition from UMass Amherst and her Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition from Tufts University. Sue’s passion is teaching people of all ages about healthy eating. You might find her leading cooking demos, workshops or even in a supermarket translating nutrition science into practical tips for busy families. Nutritious and delicious is her motto!
When it comes to dairy nutrition, there is no equal! Visit the cows while learning about dairy’s role in type 2 diabetes, heart health, weight management, and bones. When it comes to deciding which “milk” makes it into your glass at dinner, learn the facts that will help you make a smart choice.
Free wagon ride farm tour (and cheese samples!) begins at Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery and will take approximately 1 hour. Please note that we cannot accommodate late arrivals.
Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery and Barstow’s Longview Farm is owned and operated by sixth and seventh generation Barstow’s. Nestled at the base of Skinner State Park and right alongside the Connecticut River, the dairy farm has been a part of the landscape since 1806.
Barstow’s Dairy Store and Bakery offers homemade baked goods and pies, lunch from local ingredients, farm fresh produce, farm raised beef, ice cream, and scenic views of protected farmland from the porch and dining room. This family friendly store is open daily year round. Come meet your neighborhood dairy farmer!