Dairy Council of California

02/23/2026

A spotlight on Hidden Valley Elementary, a Dairy Council of California community grant recipient whose leadership helped make interactive learning experiences possible for students.

Students took part in assemblies that encouraged questions, conversation and real-world connections around food. More than 500 students engaged with community partners and participated in learning experiences supported by Dairy Council of California resources, including a fun Milk Has Superpowers visual.

Moments like these highlight how collaboration between schools and community partners can help bring nutrition education to life for students.

02/21/2026

American Heart Month brings attention to how balanced eating patterns support long-term well-being.

Research suggests dairy foods, including milk, yogurt and cheese at a range of fat levels, may have protective or neutral effects on cardiometabolic health when part of balanced dietary patterns. Dairy foods also provide high-quality protein and essential nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D and potassium that work together to support overall health.

Learn more about how dairy fits into balanced eating patterns and nutrition access: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03RxK_0

02/20/2026

Pasture Raised Kids - Farm School, a nonprofit organization and recipient of Dairy Council of California’s Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant, brought nutrition education to life for children ages 4–12, connecting farm to community through engaging, hands-on learning experiences focused on dairy nutrition and sustainable farming.

More than 225 community members participated in a community event featuring an interactive dairy barn experience, local cheese tastings with flavor reflection, butter-making activities and a “local foods” map-and-match game highlighting area farmers, including Hale Dairy, through farmer profiles and videos.

We’re proud to support partners bringing nutrition education to life through hands-on learning experiences.

02/13/2026

That’s a wrap on World Ag Expo! 🐄✨

A big thank you to our Mobile Dairy Classroom instructors, who truly did the heavy lifting — from setting up and tearing down our booth to connecting with visitors throughout the three-day show.

Our Dairy Council of California team, including CEO, Amy DeLisio, enjoyed meaningful in-person conversations with board members and partners. It was also great to share a booth space and connect with the California Milk Advisory Board. We’re excited to keep the momentum going at the California Dairy Sustainability Summit next month!

02/07/2026

We were proud to join the GENYOUth Super Schools culminating celebration at Grass Valley Elementary School in Oakland alongside community and education partners.

Our Dairy Council of California team hosted a hands-on booth for students, families and school staff—sharing simple, science-based nutrition tips and highlighting how milk and dairy can support children’s growth, development and learning as part of balanced school meals.

Read the full announcement here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03w-YW0

Thank you to GENYOUth, NFL Foundation and Oakland Unified School District for helping bring this community together in support of student nutrition security.

01/26/2026

Cultivating Healthy Habits: Nutrition Education in Action 🥛

Arts in Action Community Charter School teamed up with Schools in Action to bring nutrition education to life with support from a Dairy Council of California Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant.

Students and families explored dairy-focused classroom resources, enjoyed bimonthly taste tests with culturally relevant recipes, and celebrated World School Milk Day and National Dairy Month together. These hands-on activities made learning about food fun, engaging, and meaningful.

We love seeing partnerships that help build healthy habits in school communities!

01/24/2026

We’re excited to share that Dairy Council of California is featured in the Winter 2026 issue of California School Nutrition Association's Poppy Seeds, with several articles co-authored by our staff alongside valued partners.

Here’s a quick look at the stories:
🥛 Celebrating Farm to School Month — Yuba City USD & MDC partnership (p. 10)
🌾 Connecting the Dots — Tollcrest Dairy farm tour collaboration (pp. 52–53)
🤝 2025 CSNA Conference Reflections — collaboration & innovation highlights (pp. 58–59)
📘 A Model New Approach — district wellness policy best practices (pp. 78–79)

A thank you goes out to our partners and team members who made these stories possible.

Read the full issue: https://na2.hubs.ly/H03cYH_0

01/21/2026

Our partners Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics put out a great Nutrition Fact Check on raw milk. Dairy Council of California is aligned with these recommendations. As interest in raw milk increases, it is critically important to learn the evidence-based facts on the topic.

01/17/2026

¡Acompáñanos en una excursión virtual en español!
Explora una granja lechera, conoce a nuestras vacas y aprende de dónde viene la leche—todo desde tu sala de clase.

Mira el video 👇 y regístrate para esta experiencia educativa en vivo.
Fecha: Viernes 23 de enero
Hora: 9:00 a.m. o 10:00 a.m.
Para estudiantes que hablan español o en clases bilingües
Regístrate ahora:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H034SMH0
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Join us for a Spanish-language virtual farm tour—see the cows, meet our instructors, and learn where milk comes from—all from your classroom!
Watch the preview 👇 then register your class for this live, interactive learning experience.
Date: Friday, January 23
Time: 9:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m.
For Spanish-speaking students and bilingual classrooms
Register now:
https://na2.hubs.ly/H034SMH0

01/15/2026

Trend 4: Nutrition in Health Care

Food is becoming part of care. Nutrition is increasingly recognized as essential to prevention, management, and lifelong health.

This Trends reel explores how nutrition education, access, and partnerships are shaping health care today: https://na2.hubs.ly/H02Z4ZX0

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01/14/2026

Trend 3: Children’s Health

Children’s health is at a critical moment. From nutrition gaps to long‑term health outcomes, educators and communities play a key role in shaping healthier futures.

This Trends reel highlights why early, coordinated action matters for children’s health and well‑being: https://na2.hubs.ly/H02Z68n0

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01/13/2026

Trend 2: Ultra‑Processed Foods

Not all processed foods are the same. As conversations around ultra‑processed foods grow, guidance is shifting toward balance, context, and overall diet quality.

This Trends reel looks at why nuance matters when talking about processing, ingredients, and real‑life food choices: https://na2.hubs.ly/H02Z6GT0

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