The dairy checkoff, managed by Rosemont, Ill.-based Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), awarded 12 academic scholarships to students enrolled in programs that emphasize dairy and who have shown potential to become future dairy leaders.

The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) said 28 future leaders of the dairy industry were accepted into the second class of the NextGen Leadership Program, a signature program of IDFA’s People Strategy.

As communities throughout the world look for ways to minimize the risk of COVID-19, maintaining and boosting good health is top of mind for many.

The Wisconsin Cheese Makers Association (WCMA) said it opened registration for its educational offerings — refreshed for 2020 — including the popular WCMA Front-Line Leadership Training courses and WCMA Advanced Leadership Series for mid-level managers.

Dairy Council of California, a Sacramento, Calif.-based nutrition education organization committed to elevating the health of children and families through lifelong healthy eating patterns, said it is kicking off the new year with the launch of “Ask a Nutritionist,” a nutrition education video series.

Dairy Council of California, a quasi-state government nutrition education organization committed to elevating the health and wellness of children and families, said its fourth grade Nutrition Pathfinders program was accepted as a Research-Tested Intervention Program by the National Cancer Institute.

The NextGen program is designed to prepare the dairy industry’s future leaders.

New competencies added to meet diverse, growing membership needs.

The event will be held Jan. 26-29 in Scottsdale, Ariz.