About Us

About the St. Louis District Dairy Council

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.

For more than 90 years, we’ve proudly served as “The Nutrition Education People” across Missouri and Illinois,  bringing trusted, science-based dairy education directly to the communities we serve.

Who We Are

St. Louis District Dairy Council (SLDDC) is a nonprofit nutrition education organization funded by local dairy farmers. Since 1932, SLDDC has served central/southern Illinois and eastern Missouri as the go-to educational resource and advocate for the role of dairy foods as part of a healthful diet.  Today, we’re as passionate about dairy as ever, and as The Nutrition Education People, we’re proud to spread knowledge to local communities, bridging the gap between local dairy farmers and consumers.

Why We Do It

At the St. Louis District Dairy Council, we take our responsibility as The Nutrition Education People seriously.  Health and wellness are on everyone’s minds more than ever, and dairy can make a big difference in these areas.  Studies have linked the nutrients in dairy foods to benefits in maintaining healthy hearts, bones and bodies.

Although most people are aware that dairy foods are good for them, many still don’t get the daily servings they need.  The good news is that it’s never too late to get a head start (or a fresh start) on establishing a lifetime of healthy eating habits.  And that’s where we come in.

What We Do

With all the health advice out there, it can be easy for crucial nutrition information to get lost in the shuffle.  As the Nutrition Education People, SLDDC makes sure dairy gets the attention it deserves, highlighting the vast benefits it can have on people’s health and well-being, from childhood on. SLDDC’s team of registered dietitians works with key leaders in health, education,and media to keep the dairy story alive and active

How We Do It

SLDDC works directly in the field, building support for dairy by delivering personalized dairy nutrition education throughout the Missouri and Illinois counties we serve.  Our goal is to promote the healthfulness and great taste of dairy in a fun and friendly way.  This includes:

• SHARING the latest research on the benefits of dairy
• PARTNERING with schools and organizations to design and deliver programs that encourage dairy consumption
• CONNECTING with consumers via traditional and social media to share the story of dairy from farm to fridge

Powered by Dairy Farmers

Everything we do is made possible by local dairy producers . Their commitment ensures that families, educators, and health professionals receive credible, science-based dairy education — not trends, not fads, but facts.

We are proud to serve on behalf of the dairy farm families who work every day to provide safe, nutritious milk and dairy foods.

Looking Ahead

As we continue our work across Missouri and Illinois, we welcome the ongoing challenge of helping communities better understand the value and benefits of dairy foods.

From the classroom to the kitchen table, SLDDC remains committed to:

• Science-based education
• Community connection
• Practical nutrition tools
• Supporting lifelong healthy choices

We’re honored to carry forward a legacy that began in 1932  and we’re just getting started.