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Dairy's History
This timeline will be from 1900 to 2022 due to the fact that dairy has a VERY long history. -
Milk Trucks
This year was when the first milk tanker trucks were introduced for transportation of milk. -
Milk Pasteurization
In 1917, milk became legally obligated to be pasteurized , in 46 of the countries 52 largest cities or capitals, so that tuberculous was not spread when drank. Today, only 17 states permit raw milk sales. Below is a permit to sell raw milk. -
Milk Marketing Orders
The rationale for the legislation was to reduce disorderly marketing conditions, improve price stability in fluid milk markets, and ensure a sufficient quantity of pure and wholesome milk. -
DFU Strike
DFU, or Dairy Farmers Union, striked in 1939 because of the terrible outcomes of the Great Depression on the dairy industry. The Great Depression caused dairy processors to over farmers less for their milk. -
Federal Milk Program
"Federal assistance in providing milk for school children has been in operation since June 4, 1940, when a federally subsidized program was begun in Chicago. It was limited to 15 elementary schools with a total enrollment of 13,256 children."
"The National School Lunch Program Background and Development," usda.gov -
National School Lunch Act
In 1946, the national school lunch act was passed by President Truman. This bill was passed to provide students with adequate lunches; the secretary of agriculture prescribed three different lunches which all required .5 to 2 pints of milk. -
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Square Milk Cartons Gone!
During this time period, glass bottles were "taken over" or replaced by square boxes for milk. This aloud more milk to be transported, less likely of milk to be spilled, and reduced the cost for consumers. -
Special Milk Program
The Child Nutrition Act of 1966 authorized the SMP; "The SMP provides milk free of charge or at a low cost to children in schools and child care institutions that do not participate in other Federal child nutrition meal service programs. The federally assisted program reimburses schools for the milk they serve."
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Nutritional Labeling
Dairy companies started, voluntarily, labeling their nutritional facts on the back of products because the FDA recommended that all products be labeled. -
Dairy Act of 1983
"The Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983 (Dairy Act) authorized a national producer program for dairy product promotion, research, and nutrition education to increase human consumption of milk and dairy products and reduce milk surpluses."
"National Dairy Promotion & Research Program: Overview, Structure, and History," usda.gov -
Fluid Milk Production Act
In 1990, the U.S. Congress passed the Fluid Milk Promotion Act to promote the sale of milk and to allow collective, producer financed, generic milk advertising. The act stated that "fluid milk products are basic foods and are a primary source of required nutrients such as calcium, and otherwise are a valuable part of the human diet," and mandated that "fluid milk products must be readily available and marketed efficiently...." -
Got Milk?
The Got Milk? Campaign was launched in 1993 and has been one of the dairy industries main campaigns since. -
ABGH approved
On November 5, 1993, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved genetically engineered Artificial Bovine Growth Hormone (rBST, rBGH, BGH) for commercial use in the United States. -
Dairy Managment Inc.
"Dairy producer board members of the National Dairy Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) create Dairy Management Inc.™ (DMI) as the organization responsible for increasing demand for U.S.-produced dairy products on behalf of America’s dairy producers; direct coordination between national and local dairy promotion programs begins." -
Largest US Dairy Producer
In December 2001, Suiza Foods Corporation acquired Dean Foods Company and formed the "new" Dean Foods Corporation. The new Dean Foods Corporation became the nation's largest dairy processor and distributor with more than 25,000 employees and $10 billion in revenues. -
Organic Milk
In 2005, organic milk grew in popularity with a 23 percent increase in consumption over 2004. During this same time period, overall milk consumption dropped by 8 percent. -
CDC declares dangers of raw milk
In March, 2012, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a report titled "Nonpasteurized Dairy Products, Disease Outbreaks, and State Laws - United States, 1993-1996," which concluded: "Public health officials at all levels should continue to develop innovative methods to educate consumers and caregivers about the dangers associated with nonpasteurized dairy products. " -
Got Milk? Campaign name changed
"Got Milk? Not anymore. The Milk Processor Education Program is sidelining the iconic ad slogan in favor of a new tagline, 'Milk Life,' which puts emphasis on milk's nutritional benefits, including its protein content. -
Covid 19
The covid 19 pandemic caused dairy farmers to have to dump over 3.7 million gallons of milk.