Marking the dates with the 2023 Milk Calendar

Oct 20, 2022

The 2023 Milk Calendar is now available from the Dairy Farmers of Ontario.

Perhaps we should have said: Everybody Milk Calendar, seeing as that’s the new catchphrase from the Dairy Farmers of Ontario, who have also released a familiar product.

There’s no reason to be crying over spilled milk should you forget an important anniversary or appointment, because the 2023 Milk Calendar is now available, and is a recipe for success.

The iconic Milk Calendar has become a tradition in Canadian homes, and along with the monthly layout, there are also 13 delicious, dairy-inspired recipes and local ingredients.

As the Dairy Farmers of Ontario note, these recipes offer a simple, wholesome meal for a busy weekday or a special occasion, with something for everyone who appreciates the versatility of local dairy.

This year, the Dairy Farmers of Ontario are focusing on driving digital sign-ups by offering consumers exclusive access to an additional eight bonus recipes.

For those Ontario consumers who sign up for the digital version, they are automatically entered into a contest for a chance to win one of three prizes for free milk for a year. And that ain’t no milk dud.

The Dairy Farmers of Ontario are working alongside its partners—Longo’s, LCBO, and Metro—to drive awareness of the Milk Calendar across digital newsletters and social media platforms throughout October and November.

For more information to access the digital collection and bonus recipes, visit www.calendar.milk.org.

Video: Sweetener Effects on Gut Health - Dr. Kwangwook Kim

In this episode of The Swine Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Kwangwook Kim, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, discusses the use of non-nutritive sweeteners in nursery pig diets. He explains how sucralose and neotame influence feed intake, gut health, metabolism, and the frequency of diarrhea compared to antibiotics. The conversation highlights mechanisms beyond palatability, including hormone signaling and nutrient transport. Listen now on all major platforms!

“Receptors responsible for sweet taste are present not only in the mouth but also along the intestinal tract.”

Meet the guest: Dr. Kwangwook Kim / kwangwook-kim is an Assistant Professor at Michigan State University, specializing in swine nutrition and feed additives under disease challenge models. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Animal Sciences from the University of California, Davis, where he focused on intestinal health and metabolic responses in pigs. His research evaluates alternatives to antibiotics, targeting gut health and performance in nursery pigs.