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Dairy Council of California Announces 2024 Let’s Eat Healthy Award Winners

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, is proud to announce the winners of its fifth annual Let’s Eat Healthy Award.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 19, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, is proud to announce the winners of its fifth annual Let’s Eat Healthy Award.
  • In support of its cause to elevate the health of children and communities through the pursuit of lifelong healthy eating patterns, the Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative is honoring seven California nutrition champions.
  • The impactful efforts of these winners contribute significantly to enhancing nutrition education and promoting access to healthy food across California.
  • “We extend our sincere congratulations to the 2024 Let’s Eat Healthy Award winners and look forward to our continued partnership.”
    To learn more about this year’s Let’s Eat Healthy Award winners, the Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative or how to access free nutrition programs and resources, visit HealthyEating.org .

Dairy Council of California Releases Culturally Responsive Nutrition Resource for the Hispanic Community

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally responsive resource to support infant and toddler nutrition for Hispanic families.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally responsive resource to support infant and toddler nutrition for Hispanic families.
  • Collaborating with dietitians and nutritionists that work with the Hispanic community, Dairy Council of California served as lead consultant to coordinate development of the critical resource.
  • This resource provides an actionable way to better reach families with culturally tailored nutrition resources that are relevant and relatable.
  • The community’s feedback on the resource has been very positive,” states Dairy Council of California CEO Amy DeLisio.

Dairy Council of California Awards over $45,000 in Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grants

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
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Grants advance Dairy Council of California’s Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative, engaging nutrition champions to support equitable access to science-based nutrition education.

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  • Grants advance Dairy Council of California’s Let’s Eat Healthy Initiative, engaging nutrition champions to support equitable access to science-based nutrition education.
  • Funds also support food and agricultural literacy and help make healthy, wholesome foods, including milk and dairy foods, more accessible for local California communities.
  • Awardees include:
    “I have been a long-time fan of both the Dairy Council and Let's Eat Healthy, utilizing their online resources to help educate families and young children on the benefits of good nutrition.
  • “The Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grant provides our students with the essential knowledge and tools for a healthier future.

Dairy Council of California Releases Culturally Responsive Nutrition Resource Available to the African American Community

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally responsive resource to support infant and toddler nutrition for African American families.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Feb. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, announced the release of a culturally responsive resource to support infant and toddler nutrition for African American families.
  • Dairy Council of California served as lead consultant to coordinate development of the critical resource, collaborating with University of California, Irvine School of Medicine and its physician training program Leadership Education to Advance Diversity-African, Black and Caribbean.
  • Boston Organization of Nutritionists and Dietitians of Color, a professional organization devoted to increasing the number of African American and Afro-Caribbean nutritionists and dietitians and providing nutrition education in the community, also collaborated on the resource.
  • This resource provides an actionable way to better reach families with culturally tailored resources that are relevant and relatable.

Dairy Council of California Announces the Appointment of Four New Board Members

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, proudly announces four new board members, all distinguished figures in the dairy industry:

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Dec. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, proudly announces four new board members, all distinguished figures in the dairy industry:
    Leyendekker states, “Alongside my fellow new board members, I'm excited to join the Dairy Council of California and be a part of a great team working to educate California about the nutritious properties of dairy milk.”
    All of Dairy Council of California’s new board members have familial connections to the dairy community that span generations.
  • Their experience provides unique and valuable insight into challenges and opportunities.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome Laura Bosch, Justin Leyendekker, Michael Oosten and Pauline Tjaarda to Dairy Council of California's board of directors,” says Amy DeLisio, CEO of Dairy Council of California.
  • In addition to the four new board members, there were also four board reappointments representing dairy processors:
    Stacy Heaton: Director of Communications for California Dairies Inc.
    Board members are elected for three-year terms and are approved by the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

With California Dairy Community Support, Dairy Council of California to Continue Its Longstanding Tradition of Nutrition Education and Advocacy

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023
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A recent California Department of Food and Agriculture public continuation hearing served as a vital platform for the dairy community and the broader public to express their support for Dairy Council of California's ongoing work.

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  • A recent California Department of Food and Agriculture public continuation hearing served as a vital platform for the dairy community and the broader public to express their support for Dairy Council of California's ongoing work.
  • With a legacy spanning over a century, Dairy Council of California has consistently demonstrated commitment to elevating the health of children, families and communities.
  • “We are immensely proud of the overwhelming support we have received during the recent CDFA public hearing,” said Amy DeLisio, CEO of Dairy Council of California.
  • John Dolan, Chairman of Dairy Council of California and Owner of Driftwood Dairy explains further, “Dairy Council of California continues to be a key part of our mission to not only produce milk and dairy foods, but to support nutrition education in schools and community settings.

Dairy Council of California Attends International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California is proud to announce its participation in the International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit recently held in Chicago.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California is proud to announce its participation in the International Dairy Federation’s World Dairy Summit recently held in Chicago.
  • As a leading advocate for dairy education and nutrition, Dairy Council of California joined the global dairy community in promoting the many benefits of dairy products while sharing insights on innovation for nutrition security.
  • The World Dairy Summit leadership welcomed attendees from over 50 countries from around the world to showcase dairy’s boundless potential and endless possibilities to nourish the world.
  • “The World Dairy Summit offered opportunities to meet global dairy leaders and educators and to share best practices and innovations.

In partnership with Dairy Council of California, Santa Barbara County School Wellness Summit Award Three $5,000 Let’s Eat Healthy Community Grants

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, collaborated with the Santa Barbara County School Wellness Summit to award three community grants totaling $15,000 through the Let’s Eat Healthy initiative to advance the health and well-being of schools and communities in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Dairy Council of California, a leader in nutrition education and advocacy, collaborated with the Santa Barbara County School Wellness Summit to award three community grants totaling $15,000 through the Let’s Eat Healthy initiative to advance the health and well-being of schools and communities in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties.
  • Vista Del Mar Union School District, San Miguel Joint Union School District and Orcutt Union School District each received a $5,000 grant for the 2023-2024 school year.
  • Lauren Thomas, food services director at San Miguel Joint Union School District, explains how the grant will have a positive impact on her school community.
  • “This grant will support and sustain our efforts at San Miguel Joint Union School District to cultivate a culture of wellness across the school community.

In Celebration of National Farm to School Month, Dairy Council of California Releases New Educational Resource: Let’s Eat Healthy Together: Explore Dairy

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Wednesday, October 4, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Get ready to go on a fun food adventure with Let’s Eat Healthy Together: Explore Dairy.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Get ready to go on a fun food adventure with Let’s Eat Healthy Together: Explore Dairy.
  • The Let’s Eat Healthy Together: Explore Dairy unit complements nutrition education and farm-to-school efforts, highlighting the local, seasonal and nutritious dairy food group through tasty pairings with fruits and vegetables.
  • Dairy Council of CA Program Manager and content developer, Tracy Mendez, RDN explains further, “Let’s Eat Healthy Together: Explore Dairy is an exciting new resource that builds foundational learning experiences for healthy eating patterns.
  • The Explore Dairy unit complements Dairy Council of California’s Let’s Eat Healthy initiative and its cause to elevate the health of children and communities through the pursuit of lifelong healthy eating patterns.”
    Let’s Eat Healthy Together: Explore Dairy is available at no-cost in digital formats.

Dairy Council of California Awarded $250,000 Grant From Legacy Health Endowment in Support of Nutrition Security in the First 1,000 Days of Life

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support its efforts to improve nutrition security during the earliest stages of life, Dairy Council of California is thrilled to partner with Community Health Centers of America on a $250,000 grant awarded by the Legacy Health Endowment in Turlock.

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  • SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 19, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To support its efforts to improve nutrition security during the earliest stages of life, Dairy Council of California is thrilled to partner with Community Health Centers of America on a $250,000 grant awarded by the Legacy Health Endowment in Turlock.
  • "The Legacy Health Endowment is pleased to award a grant to Community Health Centers of America and Dairy Council of California, long known for their commitment to collaboration and dedication to improving nutrition security and championing community health.
  • Funds will be used to highlight the importance of dairy as part of healthy eating patterns to underserved communities in the critical first 1,000 days of life,” states Jeffrey Lewis, CEO, Legacy Health Endowment.
  • Dairy Council of California CEO Amy DeLisio explains further: “We are deeply honored for the collaboration with CHCA and to be awarded the grant from the Legacy Health Endowment.