Leadership Institute June 11-14, 2009

We Work for U.S. Dairy Farmers

Dairy Farmers…. (Click to watch video)

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy Forum for the dairy industry to work together Aligns the collective resources More than 30 key U.S. producer organizations

Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy

Forum for the dairy industry to work together

Aligns the collective resources

More than 30 key U.S. producer organizations

To provide consumers with the nutritious dairy products they want in a way that is economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially responsible –now and for future generations. What does Sustainability Mean to You? Holistic Living Environmental, social and economic responsibility It is here to stay

What does Sustainability Mean to You?

Holistic Living

Environmental, social and economic responsibility

It is here to stay

Definition for dairy: Providing consumers with the nutritious dairy products they want in a way that makes the industry, people and the earth economically, environmentally and socially better—now and for future generations. Dairy & Sustainability

Healthy Planet Cow Power From farm to glass Less is more Mother (Nature) says drink your milk Care and feeding of the land

Cow Power

From farm to glass

Less is more

Mother (Nature) says drink your milk

Care and feeding of the land

New Look of School Milk Reduced-Sugar Flavored Milk Fat Free & Lowfat Milk Breakfast, School Cafeteria & Vending Dairy Health & Wellness

New Look of School Milk

Reduced-Sugar Flavored Milk

Fat Free & Lowfat Milk

Breakfast, School Cafeteria & Vending

In Stores, On-the-Go and Quick-Serve Restaurants 20 oz. latte Yogurts with probiotics, lower sugar and Vitamin D Specialty milk-based drinks 16 gm protein/5 gm Fiber/1 sv fruit Reduced-fat cheese; Omega 3 fortified cheese Lactose-free white & flavored milks; Milk with added calcium, Omega 3 & antioxidants Healthy portions

Healthy People Fuel Up to Play offers students and school administrators nationwide the tools to eat healthier, be more active and make changes in a school’s nutrition environment.

5 Tenets for Child Health and Wellness - Increase access to affordable, appealing fruits, vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy products - Stimulate physical activity and fitness programs that motivate youth to be more active in and out of school (to meet the goal of 60 minutes a day). - Boost resources (financial and other) to under-funded schools in order to improve physical fitness and nutrition - Educate and motivate youth to eat more nutrient rich foods and beverages - Engage and motivate youth to take action at their schools and develop their own roadmap to better fitness and nutrition

Help Us Take Action (Click to watch video)

To go quickly go alone. To go far, go together.