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The Incredible Egg Awards Grants to Four FFA Chapters for Eggcellence

CHICAGO, June 8, 2018 — Today, the American Egg Board (AEB) named the Milan FFA Chapter in Michigan the grand-prize winner of its second annual Incredible! FFA Chapter Contest. The contest, a search for incredible FFA chapters, supports developing future leaders in the agriculture industry by encouraging FFA members to nominate local chapters for a chance to win one of four grants — one for $2,000 and three for $1,500 — to continue their eggcellent work.

“This year, the Incredible! FFA Chapter Contest generated so many amazing entries that it was difficult to select the winners, but we landed on several excellent choices,” shared Anne L. Alonzo, President and CEO of the American Egg Board. “Each entry featured an inspiring story of leadership, enthusiasm for enriching their community and a passion for agriculture. We’re excited to once again provide grant support to chapters that embody the mission and values of FFA”

This year’s recipients of the Incredible! FFA Chapter Contest grants are:

Grand Prize Winner: Milan FFA (Michigan)
Milan FFA is the oldest continuously running chapter in Michigan and is focused on year-round community service. They begin each school year with a hog roast tailgate, celebrate the holiday season by making blankets for the children’s cancer wing at St Joe’s Hospital in Ann Arbor and adopt a family for whom they’ll purchase gifts. In the spring, Milan FFA focuses on food safety with an “Omelet Day” for classes and a Teachers Appreciation Breakfast. They end each year by attending their county Rural Education Day to teach third-grade students about the wonders of agriculture.

Finalist #1: Blue River Valley FFA (Indiana)
Blue River Valley FFA stepped up in a crisis and showed resilience when their teacher’s house caught fire. The students in the chapter kept the program running while their teacher took time to heal and rebuild. Blue River Valley FFA students and their families cared for animals in the school barn, as well as their teacher’s farm animals at home. They did this all while keeping programming going, including hand-delivering eggs to teachers and local stores and increasing sales of eggs and meat to help provide for their chapter.

Finalist #2: Denton-Braswell FFA (Texas)
Denton-Braswell FFA was chartered in late 2017 and is already the largest chapter in the school district. Despite many obstacles, Denton-Braswell FFA, through their motivation and determination, has participated in multiple career and leadership development events. They’ve also built a community garden that will provide quality produce to less fortunate community members at no cost.

Finalist #3: Stanton FFA (Nebraska)
Stanton FFA is recognized for its diversity and community involvement. From tripling the number of members in just two years to rebuilding and reorganizing due to their quick growth, Stanton FFA is dedicated to spreading the word about FFA.

The AEB launched the Incredible! FFA Chapter Contest to celebrate the outstanding efforts of FFA Chapters around the country. As part of the nomination process, AEB asked chapter members to share what made their nominated chapters ‘incredible’ and how grant funds would be used to positively impact their chapter. Entrants were judged based on the chapter’s community impact and the uniqueness of programming advanced by that chapter.

 

 
Katherine Brooking, MS, RD: Ladies, did you know that what you grab off the supermarket shelf has the potential to protect your bones, your eyes and may even help you manage your weight? Today we’ve partnered with The Incredible Egg to share with you one of our favorite superfoods for women: eggs.
Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD: That’s right Katherine.  Eggs really are an eggcellent choice for women’s health.  One large egg has 70 calories, 13 essential vitamins and minerals and 6 grams of high-quality protein.  And the protein in eggs can help keep you fuller for longer.  For example, this Spinach Ham & Cheese Omelet has 25 grams of protein and keeps me satisfied all morning long.
Katherine: And it’s delicious! And remember when you’re cooking with eggs, don’t toss out the yolk. It’s where you’ll find most of the nutrients, including vitamins D, B12 and more than 40 percent of the egg’s protein.
Julie: They’re also a great choice if you’re pregnant.  One egg provides a quarter of your daily choline needs. That’s a nutrient important for the brain development of your unborn child. They’re also one of the only natural sources of vitamin D – a nutrient that’s important for your bones and immune system.
Katherine: That’s right and egg yolks also provide lutein and zeaxanthin – nutrients that may reduce the risk of cataracts and slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.  I baked this Broccoli Quiche in Colorful Peppers and it’s loaded with nutrition.
Julie: That is such a great idea! For the recipes we have here today and for more tips about women’s health and nutrition, visit us at AppforHealth.com.

Katherine Brooking, MS, RD: Ladies, did you know that what you grab off the supermarket shelf has the potential to protect your bones, your eyes and may even help you manage your weight? Today we’ve partnered with The Incredible Egg to share with you one of our favorite superfoods for women: eggs.
Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD: That’s right Katherine.  Eggs really are an eggcellent choice for women’s health.  One large egg has 70 calories, 13 essential vitamins and minerals and 6 grams of high-quality protein.  And the protein in eggs can help keep you fuller for longer.  For example, this Spinach Ham & Cheese Omelet has 25 grams of protein and keeps me satisfied all morning long.
Katherine: And it’s delicious! And remember when you’re cooking with eggs, don’t toss out the yolk. It’s where you’ll find most of the nutrients, including vitamins D, B12 and more than 40 percent of the egg’s protein.
Julie: They’re also a great choice if you’re pregnant.  One egg provides a quarter of your daily choline needs. That’s a nutrient important for the brain development of your unborn child. They’re also one of the only natural sources of vitamin D – a nutrient that’s important for your bones and immune system.
Katherine: That’s right and egg yolks also provide lutein and zeaxanthin – nutrients that may reduce the risk of cataracts and slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.  I baked this Broccoli Quiche in Colorful Peppers and it’s loaded with nutrition.
Julie: That is such a great idea! For the recipes we have here today and for more tips about women’s health and nutrition, visit us at AppforHealth.com.

 

Katherine Brooking, MS, RD: Ladies, did you know that what you grab off the supermarket shelf has the potential to protect your bones, your eyes and may even help you manage your weight? Today we’ve partnered with The Incredible Egg to share with you one of our favorite superfoods for women: eggs.

Julie Upton, MS, RD, CSSD: That’s right Katherine.  Eggs really are an eggcellent choice for women’s health.  One large egg has 70 calories, 13 essential vitamins and minerals and 6 grams of high-quality protein.  And the protein in eggs can help keep you fuller for longer.  For example, this Spinach Ham & Cheese Omelet has 25 grams of protein and keeps me satisfied all morning long.

Katherine: And it’s delicious! And remember when you’re cooking with eggs, don’t toss out the yolk. It’s where you’ll find most of the nutrients, including vitamins D, B12 and more than 40 percent of the egg’s protein.

Julie: They’re also a great choice if you’re pregnant.  One egg provides a quarter of your daily choline needs. That’s a nutrient important for the brain development of your unborn child. They’re also one of the only natural sources of vitamin D – a nutrient that’s important for your bones and immune system.

Katherine: That’s right and egg yolks also provide lutein and zeaxanthin – nutrients that may reduce the risk of cataracts and slow the progression of age-related macular degeneration.  I baked this Broccoli Quiche in Colorful Peppers and it’s loaded with nutrition.

Julie: That is such a great idea! For the recipes we have here today and for more tips about women’s health and nutrition, visit us at AppforHealth.com.

By Brent Nelson
4th Generation Egg Farmer
Nelson Poultry Farms, Manhattan, KS

What do Kansas, the White House and Easter have in common? You may be surprised to learn that egg farmers from across the country, including from the great state of Kansas, are proudly donating 30,000 farm-fresh eggs to the 2018 White House Easter Egg Roll held on Monday, April 2.

I am Brent Nelson of Nelson Poultry Farms, and for almost 100 years, my family has been in the egg farming business with the goal of helping families put nutritious food on their tables. I am honored to represent Kansas at this annual beloved Easter celebration that continues to delight thousands of children and families, creating lifelong memories on the White House South Lawn.

This iconic tradition dates back to 1878, and today it is one of the largest annual gatherings hosted by the White House. Following the creation of the American Egg Board in 1977, REAL eggs returned to the White House for egg rolling and activities. That same year, America’s egg farmers also presented the first daughter with the first-ever Commemorative Egg. This tradition continues today with an annual presentation to the First Lady of the United States.

Thanks to the American Egg Board, which has donated thousands of real eggs to the White House Easter Egg Roll for decades, families can decorate eggs, sample recipes (like the popular EggPop) and continue the tradition of rolling eggs with wooden spoons across the South Lawn. For us in modern agriculture, it’s an opportunity to educate the next generation on the value of eggs to American society and the journey from hen to home.

The White House Easter Egg Roll has served as a chance for my father Greg Nelson and I to reflect on our long heritage in egg farming. In the late 1920s, my great grandmother, Leda Nelson, acquired incubators to hatch baby chicks in the garage behind the family’s home that were sold locally. Keeping it in the family, Leda passed the family business down to her son and my grandfather, Wilburn Nelson, who took Nelson Poultry Farms to the next level — contracting eggs to the United States Army installation at Fort Riley, Kansas.

The love of farming must run deep in our veins because my father, Greg, joined his father in running an operation in my hometown of Manhattan. Through hard work, dedication and modern technology, we’ve been able to grow Nelson Poultry Farms into the innovative hen and hatching business that it is today.

My family and I love what we do, and it’s why we can’t wait to share our passion with families from across the country at this year’s White House Easter Egg Roll. So, as the event draws near, we’ll be sure to bring the best of Kansas to Washington, DC. And in turn, we hope as you plan for Easter Sunday’s family gatherings, while your children hunt for colorful eggs in the backyard, know that America’s egg farmers care for their hens, their communities and their land every day. Wishing you an incredible Easter and spring from our family to yours.

 

The Easter holiday comes with many traditions — egg hunts, decorating, brunch and, of course … the Easter egg basket. This year, create baskets that the Easter Bunny himself would approve with help from The Incredible Egg. Whether you’re sending baskets to family and friends or giving them to kiddos after an Easter Egg hunt, the recipes, activities and fun facts inside bring fun to the whole family.

With Easter just days away, it’s time to get cracking! Check out our top picks for the most incredible Easter basket:

• The Egg-Mazing Egg Decorator makes egg decorating mess-free and inspires kids to use fun coloring techniques.

• Glow-in-the-dark paint, nail polish and paint pens are perfect for out-of-this-world egg decorating. Check out our egg decorating videos for egg coloring instructions!
• Matching adult and kid aprons inspire the inner chef and bakers in the family — step into the kitchen in style.
• A spatula, oven mitt and other cooking utensils are eggsential before you get cookin’.
• A bunny egg mold makes for a festive sunny-side up Easter egg dish. Just crack an egg in it!
• A recipe card with your favorite Easter food ideas. Try out a new recipe like our Easter Bunny’s Eggs in a Basket to impress your guests with the best Easter brunch.

Insider tip: Make the baskets eggstra exciting by raffling them off in an Easter-themed trivia! Check out Easter egg fun facts here to build out your trivia questions.

For more ideas and inspiration on how to have an incredible Easter, check out IncredibleEgg.org/Easter for Easter brunch menu ideas, egg decorating, and more.

This incredible take on the traditional Korean Bibimbap is bursting with flavor, color, texture and the high-quality protein any team needs to bring home the gold! Grab your friends, a bowl of Incredible Bibimbap and eat up all the exciting moments. Whether your watching the action or out on the field, the 22 grams of protein in this Bibimbap will help you keep up your energy all day plus help build, maintain and repair muscle!

 

Total Time:      90 Minutes

Prep Time       60 Minutes

Cook Time      20 Minutes

2 Servings

The recipe is written in order of preparation.

INGREDIENTS:

Pickled Red Pepper Slivers

• ½ medium red bell pepper, sliced into very thin strips
• ​3 tbsp. rice vinegar
• 3 tbsp. water
• ½ tsp. kosher salt​

Miso Sweet Potato

• 2 cups pre-cut cubed sweet potatoes (grocery stores sell pre-cut)​
• 1 tbsp. white miso paste
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil

Cauliflower “Rice”/Quinoa Mix​

• ​2 cups of riced cauliflower (purchase fresh from produce section of grocery)
• 1 cup of quinoa (purchased cooked from grocery or use leftover from previous meal)
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• ½ tsp. sea salt
• ½ tsp. chili paste​

Shiitake Mushrooms

• 3 cups sliced shiitake mushrooms (can buy pre-sliced)
• 1 tbsp. + 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. soy sauce

Greens

• 1 cup baby kale
• 1 cup baby spinach
• 1 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds

Fried Eggs

• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. olive oil

 

PREPARATION:

 Pickled Red Pepper Slivers:

1. 1. 1.  In a shallow bowl, mix together 3 tbsp. rice vinegar, 3 tbsp. water and ½ tsp. of kosher salt.
   2. 2.  Soak the red pepper strips in the brine mixture for at least 30 minutes.
   3. 3.  Drain completely; pat dry with a paper towel.

Miso Sweet Potato:

1. 1. 1. 1.  Preheat toaster oven to 425° F.
      2. 2.  Line tray with nonstick foil.
      3. 3.  In a bowl, add sweet potato, sweet miso & sesame oil. Toss/mix thoroughly.
      4. 4.  Roast for 10 minutes. Stir/flip the potatoes around; cook for another 5-7 minutes or until desired level of browness.
      5. 5.  Remove from oven & set aside (serve room temperature)

 Cauliflower “Rice”/Quinoa Mix:

1. 1. 1. 1.  Reheat precooked quinoa in microwave as directed on package. Set aside.
      2. 2.  Heat ​sesame & olive oil together in a sauté pan on high.
      3. 3.  Add cauliflower rice – sprinkle sea salt over the cauliflower.
      4. 4.  Stirring constantly, cook for 5 minutes until cauliflower starts to get slightly crunchy/crispy.
      5. 5.  Add chili paste.
      6. 6.  Add quinoa, mix & heat together until thoroughly warm, about 3-4 minutes.

Shiitake Mushrooms:

1. 1. 1. 1.  Heat sesame oil; medium high.
      2. 2.  Add sliced mushrooms.
      3. 3.  Saute until soft; add Soy Sauce.
      4. 4.  Mix for another 2 minutes; remove from heat.

Greens:

1. 1. 1. 1.  Place kale & spinach and ¼ cup water in a microwave safe container, cover with plastic wrap
      2. 2.  Microwave about 5 minutes; just until greens are wilted.
      3. 3.  Drain completely, pat dry if necessary with paper towel.
      4. 4.  Mix with 1 tsp. of sesame oil.
      5. 5.  Mix in Toasted Sesame Seeds.​

Assemble 2 Bibimbap Bowls:

1. 1. 1. 1.  In each bowl, fill the bottom with the Riced Cauliflower & Quinoa mixture.
      2. 2.  Arrange the White Miso Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Shiitake Mushrooms, baby spinach/baby kale & Red Pepper Slivers on top.

Fried Eggs:

1. 1. 1. 1.  Crack 2 eggs into a bowl
      2. 2.  Heat 1 tsp. of olive oil in a small frying pan.
      3. 3.  When oil is hot, pour in the eggs.
      4. 4.  Fry eggs until edges are brown & crispy & egg white is cooked through.
      5. 5.  Place one fried egg on top of each assembled Bibimbap bowl. Add a dollop of red chili paste.
      6. 6.  Mix/fold all the ingredients & enjoy!

Add-In Options:       

Beef, Pork, Chicken, Shrimp or Crabmeat. Pickled Shredded Carrots, Red Cabbage, English Cucumber or Bean Sprouts.

 

Nutrition information per serving (no Add-ins): 780 Calories, 44g Total Fat, 7g Saturated Fat, 0g Trans Fat, 185mg Cholesterol, 1360mg Sodium, 80g Carbohydrate, 14g Dietary Fiber, 21g Sugars, 22g Protein

 

 

Julie: The New year is here and that means chances are you’ve resolved to eat better, lose weight and get in shape.  Today we’ve partnered with The Incredible Egg to share some of the best research-backed ways to turn your resolutions into reality.

Katherine: That’s right Julie. An egg-based based morning meal is one of the best ways to keep your diet on track. And studies show that people who eat eggs for breakfast feel more energized and satisfied, and eat fewer calories all day long thanks to the filling protein eggs provide.  I love to start my day right with these perfectly-portioned Frittata Muffins.

Julie: Yum! I love those too! And eggs are real nutritional powerhouses. One large egg has 70 calories, 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids. Now you’ll want to eat the yolk too because that’s where you’ll find most of the egg’s vitamin D, B12 and more than 40 percent of its protein.  What’s more, eggs are one of the least expensive sources of high-quality protein so they won’t break the bank.

Katherine: And here’s a great tip: a recent study found that eggs help you absorb more of the beneficial antioxidants when they’re enjoyed with veggies like I have here in this supercharged Tomato and Avocado Egg Salad.

Julie: And if your goal is to get stronger or fitter, incorporating eggs into your recovery meals and snacks is one of the best ways to supply your muscles with the essential amino acids they need to repair and rebuild. This Tomato and Egg Bake is one of my favorite post-workout meals.

Katherine: It’s absolutely delicious! For more great tips on starting your new year the right way, visit us at AppforHealth.com.

 

Julie: The New year is here and that means chances are you’ve resolved to eat better, lose weight and get in shape.  Today we’ve partnered with The Incredible Egg to share some of the best research-backed ways to turn your resolutions into reality.

Katherine: That’s right Julie. An egg-based based morning meal is one of the best ways to keep your diet on track. And studies show that people who eat eggs for breakfast feel more energized and satisfied, and eat fewer calories all day long thanks to the filling protein eggs provide.  I love to start my day right with these perfectly-portioned Frittata Muffins.

Julie: Yum! I love those too! And eggs are real nutritional powerhouses. One large egg has 70 calories, 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids. Now you’ll want to eat the yolk too because that’s where you’ll find most of the egg’s vitamin D, B12 and more than 40 percent of its protein.  What’s more, eggs are one of the least expensive sources of high-quality protein so they won’t break the bank.

Katherine: And here’s a great tip: a recent study found that eggs help you absorb more of the beneficial antioxidants when they’re enjoyed with veggies like I have here in this supercharged Tomato and Avocado Egg Salad.

Julie: And if your goal is to get stronger or fitter, incorporating eggs into your recovery meals and snacks is one of the best ways to supply your muscles with the essential amino acids they need to repair and rebuild. This Tomato and Egg Bake is one of my favorite post-workout meals.

Katherine: It’s absolutely delicious! For more great tips on starting your new year the right way, visit us at AppforHealth.com.

 

Julie: The New year is here and that means chances are you’ve resolved to eat better, lose weight and get in shape.  Today we’ve partnered with The Incredible Egg to share some of the best research-backed ways to turn your resolutions into reality.

Katherine: That’s right Julie. An egg-based based morning meal is one of the best ways to keep your diet on track. And studies show that people who eat eggs for breakfast feel more energized and satisfied, and eat fewer calories all day long thanks to the filling protein eggs provide.  I love to start my day right with these perfectly-portioned Frittata Muffins.

Julie: Yum! I love those too! And eggs are real nutritional powerhouses. One large egg has 70 calories, 6 grams of high-quality protein and all 9 essential amino acids. Now you’ll want to eat the yolk too because that’s where you’ll find most of the egg’s vitamin D, B12 and more than 40 percent of its protein.  What’s more, eggs are one of the least expensive sources of high-quality protein so they won’t break the bank.

Katherine: And here’s a great tip: a recent study found that eggs help you absorb more of the beneficial antioxidants when they’re enjoyed with veggies like I have here in this supercharged Tomato and Avocado Egg Salad.

Julie: And if your goal is to get stronger or fitter, incorporating eggs into your recovery meals and snacks is one of the best ways to supply your muscles with the essential amino acids they need to repair and rebuild. This Tomato and Egg Bake is one of my favorite post-workout meals.

Katherine: It’s absolutely delicious! For more great tips on starting your new year the right way, visit us at AppforHealth.com.