Dairy farmers and dairy promoters from across the region teamed up with American Dairy Association North East to help build trust in dairy with hundreds of students at seven Fuel Up to Play 60 Touchdown events. The in-school health and wellness program teaches kids about healthy eating – with dairy – and increasing activity.
The events were the culmination of the students’ participation in Fuel Up to Play 60 during the school year. They were rewarded for reaching “Touchdown” status by reaching all levels of the program and were treated to visits with current or former National Football League players, dairy farmers and dairy promoters.
Jenny Gehringer from Four Spring Farms, Kutztown, Pa. at the Philadelphia Eagles Touchdown Event
J.W. Wotthlie and daughter Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie, Maryland Dairy Princess, Union Bridge, Md. at the Baltimore Ravens Touchdown Event
Thad Sturgeon, Camp Run Farm, Fombell, Pa. at the Pittsburgh Steelers Touchdown Event
Austin and Lauren Schwartzbeck, Peace and Plenty Farm, Union Bridge, Md. at the Washington Commanders Touchdown Event
New York State Dairy Ambassador Ariana Aman at the New York Giants, New York Jets Touchdown Event
Maryland Dairy Princess Morgan Osborn-Wotthlie at the Wicomico County, Eastern Shore Touchdown Event
Julie Richardson of Venture Farms, Fabius, N.Y. at the Buffalo Bills Touchdown Event