National Dairy Month

Countless studies over decades of research link dairy with major health benefits. Dairy is a scientifically proven powerhouse food. One glass of milk contains at least 10% of your daily value of thirteen essential nutrients – some up to 50%!

Learn how much dairy is needed at every age and why dairy every day is essential to healthy growth.

It’s one affordable package stuffed with tons of nutrients – including three nutrients Americans are lacking. A glass of milk or a bowl of yogurt makes a huge nutritional difference for a hungry child. Plus, cows make this superfood by eating food that we can’t, like grass and hay. That’s a pretty efficient system that supports both our species.

See dairy recipes from all over the Americas (provided by the National Dairy Council).

You can incorporate dairy into your daily diet with just a few simple recipes like this berry smoothie.

You could also try Peanut Banana Overnight Oats or Banana Pudding in a Bag.

Sustainability is all about using resources wisely so our communities and our planet can thrive for generations to come.

95% of American dairy farms are owned by families – like yours. They care deeply about creating high-quality dairy products, their animals and the land they’ll pass down to their children.

Cows are the center of the dairy farm, so dairy farmers work 365 days a year making sure the cows are comfortable, with nutritious food and clean water, as well as comfortable bedding and regular veterinary care. Dairy farmers also care for the environment. A single gallon of milk is now produced with 90% less land and 65% less water than it was decades ago.

Milk is a great source of essential nutrients, including vitamin A, vitamin D, zinc, selenium and protein – vital for a healthy immune system.