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From kids having a glass of ice-cold milk with their favorite cookie to grandparents offering milk with their grilled cheese sandwich on brisk fall days, milk has a storied history among American families. And while times have changed over the last 50-plus years, milk remains a staple in 94 percent of U.S. households today.

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2019

In early July, Greek yogurtmaker Chobani LLC announced a program designed to increase supply chain transparency and boost consumer confidence when making dairy product purchases – and provide a premium to participating dairy farmers and their workers.

Dairy producers signing up for the highest level of Tier 1 coverage under the 2019 Dairy Margin Coverage (DMC) program are ensured indemnity payments for a sixth consecutive month. And, with feed costs climbing faster than milk prices, the June payment will be the highest since February.

From school wellness to food security, the summer of 2019 has been filled with activities and events designed to educate and serve others, while promoting dairy. Here’s a look at a just a few.