St. Louis District Dairy Council (SLDDC) is a nonprofit nutrition education organization whose mission is to communicate the role and necessity of dairy foods as part of a healthful diet.
Since 1932, the St. Louis District Dairy Council (SLDDC) has been helping communities understand the powerful role dairy foods play in a healthy, balanced diet. We’re not just nutrition educators, we’re dairy advocates, classroom collaborators, science supporters, and community connectors.
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A powerful way to connect students to real dairy farms, our Adopt-A-Calf program brings agriculture to life. Classrooms are paired with a local dairy farm and receive updates as their calf grows—turning nutrition lessons into unforgettable experiences.
Students learn:
When kids understand the journey from cow to carton, they gain respect for both farmers and the food that fuels them.
Adopt a Calf All ProgramsWhen you pour yourself a cup of milk, you make a powerful choice. Whether you choose whole, 2%, low-fat, fat-free or flavored milk, this thirst- and hunger-quenching drink builds your body with every sip. Every cup of milk delivers 13 essential nutrients your body needs every day, such as high-quality protein, calcium, vitamin D, potassium and more. Here’s how these 13 essential nutrients build the best version of you.
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Professionals who live what they teach, our team includes experts in nutrition, education, food service management, and communications. We translate current dairy research into practical, meaningful information for classrooms, health professionals, and families.
We don’t just teach nutrition…we live it.
Meet the Dairy Discovery TeamHeadquartered in St. Louis with a satellite office in Bloomington, Illinois, SLDDC partners with educators, health professionals, and community leaders to positively influence dairy consumption through credible, research-backed information.
Our mission is simple:
To communicate the role and necessity of dairy foods in a healthful diet using sound science and personalized outreach.
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