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Celebrate Farm-to-School Month with Local Dairy

Kick off the New School Year and “Reconnect” with Fuel Up to Play 60

New York Thursdays Contest Kicks off in October

BY GREG SZKLANY AMERICAN DAIRY ASSOCIATION NORTH EAST

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FreshBites

FALL 2022

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FALL 2022