Milk... it does a body good. But did you know it can do your agricultural education program good too? Different agriscience programs across the U.S. have become a part of the milk vending program. The ag department can receive a grant for the purchase of a milk machine, where students will be in charge of ordering products, stocking the machine, and keeping the budget. The profits can be used for scholarships, classroom materials, or trips.
Milk in school is important and a great alternative to pop. According to Wisconsin Dairy, "calcium is especially important for adolescents. Nine out of 10 girls and 7 of 10 boys are not getting the calcium they need to build strong bones and reach maximum growth. Flavored milks, featured through milk vending machines in schools, are great alternatives to empty calorie carbonated beverages and sports drinks since they contain all the same nutrients as regular milk and have half the added sugar found in soft drinks and many juice drinks".
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