Dairy Council of California

Mark your calendar for January 11, 2025—National Milk Day! Milk has been a cornerstone of healthy eating for generations. From the first home delivery in sterilized glass bottles in 1878, this innovation revolutionized how communities accessed nutrition, making milk a household staple. Join us in recognizing milk’s lasting impact on health and history! Explore more: https://hubs.la/Q02Zfxy90 #NationalMilkDay #DairyCouncilofCA #CAdairy #HealthyEating #MilkMatters

Thank you to everyone who made Grateful Grazing: A Journey Through California’s Harvest an incredible success! We’re so grateful to our partners – CA Grown, California Beef Council and California Milk Advisory Board– for helping create such a meaningful event. Together, we explored the vital role of agriculture, including produce, dairy and beef, in advancing #nutritionsecurity, #sustainability, #farmtoschool programs and healthy child development. A special thank you to Karen Ross and Kim Frinzell for their inspiring words. And to everyone who joined us: the connections made and insights gained were truly unforgettable! https://hubs.la/Q02Z6GJK0 #DairyCouncilofCA #CABeefCouncil #CAdairy #CAGrown #HealthyKids

Congratulations to our talented team! ?At Dairy Council of CA, prioritizing student health through impactful nutrition education is at the heart of what we do.?We're proud to have contributed to the 2022 Environmental School Assessment, which highlights the crucial role of SEL-linked nutrition education in both schools and informal learning settings. Together, we’re shaping healthier and more empowered students for the future!

Dairy Council of California is excited to share the impactful results of My First 1,000 Days: A Dairy Initiative! This one-year pilot, funded by Legacy Health Endowment and in partnership with {{linkedin_mention(urn:li:organization:165647|Raley's)}} and local community organizations, supported families with children under age two in Merced and Stanislaus counties. By providing access to essential, culturally relevant dairy foods through local Raley's/Nob Hill stores, the initiative made a difference in underserved communities. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gNn3tr6H #DairyCouncilofCA #First1000Days #CommunityHealth #NutritionSecurity #PublicHealth #DairyInitiative

We were honored to present our session, First 1000 Days: Advancing Nutrition Security for Infants and Toddlers in Communities of Color, at the Head Start California Health Institute. Together with pediatric RDN Hope Wills, we explored the value of nutrition education, best practices for early childhood feeding and integrating cultural food traditions to support health in diverse communities. A huge thank you to everyone who attended, contributed and helped amplify the message of advancing nutrition security. #HeadStart #First1000Days #NutritionEducation #HI2024 #DairyCouncilofCA #NutritionSecurity

Dairy Council of California is proud of our collaboration to co-host Grateful Grazing: A Journey Through California’s Harvest. The evening was a remarkable celebration of California’s agricultural diversity, filled with education, meaningful connections and a shared commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our students. A heartfelt thank you to all who attended and contributed to making this event a success!

Feeling grateful to work alongside such a dedicated and talented team. Your hard work, creativity and collaboration, makes such a difference, and I’m continually inspired by what we achieve together. Thank you for everything you do- it’s a privilege to be part of this journey with you. #Gratitude #Teamwork #Thankyou

We’re excited to join our partners in early childhood at the 2024 Head Start California Health Institute! Don’t miss our session with Bessie O’Connor and our partner Hope Wills, MA, Pediatric RDN, featuring new, culturally diverse nutrition toolkits for infants and toddlers. Supported by CDC funding, these resources were co-created with community input to promote nutrition security in Black, Chinese, Latino and Vietnamese communities. Join us to access these valuable materials, including recipes and resources for the first 1000 days of life! #DairyCouncilofCA #HeadStartCA #NutritionSecurity #EarlyChildhood #First1000Days #2024HI

I can't wait to present with Hope Wills MA, RD, CSP, IBCLC, CNSC on the "First 1,000 Days: Advancing Nutrition Security for Infants and Toddlers in Communities of Color", on Thursday, November 14th at 2:45 pm. See you there!

Excited about the CSNA Annual Conference? Don’t miss our session with Alyssa McClelland and Meghan Parker, teaming up with Katherine Goyette from the CA Department of Education. Explore insights into the latest trends in dairy, nutrition science and how AI is reshaping school foodservice for better nutritional outcomes ?? Plus, connect at our booths: Booth 929: Explore Dairy Council of CA school nutrition resources Booth 931: Enjoy “Meet the Farmer” experience with us and California Beef Council See you there! #SchoolNutrition #DairyCouncilCA #CAdairy #CABeefCouncil #MeetTheFarmer #SchoolFoodService #CSNA #SNA