Cheese comes in many different varieties but all start with just four ingredients: milk, salt, good bacteria and an enzyme called rennet. Cheese provides high quality protein that supports bone health, and provides a protein called casein which strengthens tooth enamel to help prevent cavities. There are over 300 family-
owned dairy farms in Washington that produce the milk used to make dairy products such as cheese. Dairy farms can be found all across Washington State thanks to the moderate climate that offers supreme comfort for cows.
Together, low-fat and fat free milk, cheese, and yogurt provide a unique package of nine essential nutrients including calcium, potassium, phosphorus, protein, vitamins A, D and B12, riboflavin, and niacin (niacin equivalents). Source: Washington State Dairy Council
Learn more about Washington dairy farming and download or order free educational materials with the Washington State Dairy Council at wadairy.org/nutrition/
Visit the Dairy Farmers of Washington Recipe Collection for many more breakfast and lunch recipes for schools and childcare centers that incorporate Washington grown yogurt.
Washington Harvest Cheese Poster
Click to download the full-size PDF.
The poster is designed to be printed at either 11" x 17" or 2' x 3'.
Highlight Washington-grown milk served in your program with this beautiful poster! The poster provides nutrition facts under "THRIVE", agriculture information under "GROW", and tips for preparation, cooking, and fun facts, etc. under "TASTE".
Special thanks to Washington State Dairy Council for developing the poster content and images.
Other posters:
- Real Washington Dairy Yogurt Graphic with images of Washington dairy farmers for social media, menu features, and Harvest of the Month - from Washington State Dairy Council
- Real Washington Dairy Poster with images of dairy and Washington milk producers - can be printed up to 24"x 36" - from Washington State Dairy Council
- Featured item poster [PDF] with space to fill in menu item and farm name - from Whatcom Farm to School
- Bulletin board poster [PDF] - from Seattle Public Schools and Public Health King County
Flyers, handouts, and presentations:
- Educator flyer [PDF] with student activities, reading list, facts and other info - from Seattle Public Schools and Public Health King County
- Harvest of the Month handout [PDF] with activities, nutrition facts, reading list, and more - from Whatcom Farm to School
- Dairy trivia sheet [DOC] with trivia, teaching tips, facts and more - from Whatcom Farm to School
- Powerpoint presentation [PPT] with dairy facts - from Whatcom Farm to School
