The National Dairy Council program is operating in 58 schools.

Molly Pelzer will retire in March 2024, and the checkoff organization will use a search firm to find her successor.

Industry leaders also discussed how to maintain economic viability and find new revenue opportunities.

DMI, NDB and UDIA leaders chose officers to lead checkoff efforts.

National Dairy Promotion and Research Board scholarship recipients have a career interest in a dairy-related field.

The organization's partnerships are helping pizza chains both in the US and internationally.

The dairy checkoff has found consumers are seeking dairy products that come with health and wellness benefits.

DMI said a pilot program showed increased consumption of milk and yogurt at 130 schools in 15 states.

Per DMI, the transition will allow the organization to co-create programs that support youth wellness.

Mike Durkin, chair of the Innovation Center for US Dairy, addresses the industry's environmental emphasis.