Maola Local Dairies™

Yesterday, Maola Outstanding Young Cooperator Lauren Schwartzbeck joined Maola staff, National Milk Producers Federation staff, and other dairy farmers to meet with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. House of Representatives House Committee on Agriculture, and the White House Office of Public Liaison and National Economic Council to discuss the future of school milk. As the 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are implemented, it's critically important that flavored milk remains an option for every child in school. It's good for everyone: students, schools, farmers, and their cooperatives. @USDA @Sec_B_Rollin @HouseAgGOP

Last week, we launched Maola More™. Have you had a chance to find it at your local @FoodLion yet? maolamilk.com/news/maola-loc…

Maola is investing in the future of school milk and Virginia agriculture with a USDA Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grant to modernize our Newport News facility. The funding will expand cold storage and distribution capacity through new refrigerated trailers and upgraded refrigerated silos, strengthening our ability to serve school systems while allowing us to grow and optimize our cooperative of dairy farmers in the mid-Atlantic. “The grant enables us to have a more complex group of products, a more complete group of offerings and expands the storage capacity at the facility,” Maola Executive Vice President of Membership & Brand, Lindsay Reames said. This investment ensures the facility continues meeting evolving customer needs while reinforcing the connection between our dairy farmers, our processing operations, and the communities we serve. pilotonline.com/2026/04/04/sta…

Last Friday, Maola® farmer Justin Burdette was invited to attend the Great American Agriculture Celebration on the South Lawn of the White House, an event recognizing farmers and producers from across the country. Justin joined a small group of dairy farmers from New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, who gathered through the @nmpf before heading to the White House together. The event brought together farmers from multiple sectors to represent American agriculture in a national setting. Remarks were delivered during the program, and the White House lawn was transformed for the occasion, complete with farm equipment on display, including tractors positioned in front of the White House. We’re proud to see Maola farmers represented and appreciate the opportunity for dairy producers like Justin to take part in moments that highlight the people behind our food system.

fueling up for our tournament this week with a little @MaolaMilk fun 🥛🐏

When it comes to school nutrition, few perspectives are more informed than someone who works with young children every day. Hannah Watt is a Pre‑K teacher who sees firsthand how access to nutritious foods supports learning, focus, and growth in the classroom. In a recent @nmpf Farmer Focus, she shares why dairy plays such an important role for students, especially in school settings where meals are a critical source of daily nutrition. “Access to dairy is especially important in schools,” Hannah Watt said. “Dairy is one of the most nutritious and trusted foods we have.” Her perspective underscores the importance of ensuring students have consistent access to foods that support healthy development grounded in real classroom experience and nutrition science. Read the full story here: nmpf.org/focus/cedar-kn…

Great time today at the Capitol with the Virginia Cattlemen’s Association and the Virginia State Dairymen’s Association!

What a great day at the Virginia State Capitol for Virginia Beef & Dairy Day Maola® was proud to be part of an important conversation about agriculture, nutrition, and local impact—connecting with @GovernorVA, Virginia Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry Katie Frazier, and dozens of lawmakers, staff members, and Capitol visitors. We were honored to stand alongside the Virginia Dairy Princess Program and the @VSDAOnline, showcasing how Virginia’s dairy community works together to support our Commonwealth. As the only producer of half‑pints in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Maola is especially proud to serve Virginia schools, nourish kids, and provide fresh, local milk for families and consumers across the state. Days like yesterday give us the opportunity to share our story and reinforce why local dairy matters. Thank you to everyone who stopped by, asked questions, and supports Virginia agriculture. @VaAgriculture

your @MaolaMilk Elev8 Women's Student-Athlete Feature is @VCUWBB Cyriah Griffin 👏

We're proud of Maola® farmer and member of our Board of Directors, Lance Shedden, for earning recognition as the inaugural Emerging Leader, as awarded by @FarmerCoop. Lance is a leader in the field. On his family’s dairy operation, he has helped implement innovative animal care, sustainability, and technology practices that strengthen both farm performance and the broader dairy community. He is also actively involved in agricultural education and community outreach, helping build the next generation of agricultural leaders.

Earlier this week, Virginia Dairy maids Hollis Reames and Abigail Matthews joined our partners @VCUAthletics to make a special delivery of Maola products mid-game during the Rams' victory against Saint Joseph's. We're proud to be the Official Milk of the VCU Rams. Partnerships like these help ensure that we are supporting local athletes while providing local milk for local students at some of the top universities in our region.

Maola board president Kevin Satterwhite and farmer-owner Thomas French had the opportunity to join @POTUS as he signed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. Learn how the signing came together and how Maola now stands ready to serve the products covered by the act! nvdaily.com/nvdaily/shenan…

Upside down… just like the NEW food pyramid! 🔽🥛 #DrinkWholeMilk

Big win for America's kids! 🥛 Whole milk is officially BACK in schools – loaded with real nutrients to help them grow strong and thrive. A real, practical step to Make America Healthy Again.

Today marks an important step forward for expanding choice in school nutrition with the signing of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. We thank @POTUS and members of Congress for restoring this option for schools across the country. We are especially grateful that President Trump included two of our very own Maola farmer-owners, Kevin Satterwhite, board president of Maola Local Dairies and Thomas French of Woodstock, Virginia. Their participation underscores the essential role our dairy farm families play in nourishing America’s students every day. As the only producer of half‑pint milk cartons in the Commonwealth of Virginia, Maola now has renewed optimism for providing students with the protein and essential nutrients they need to thrive in the classroom. We look forward to swift implementation of the law by the U.S. Department of Agriculture so schools can once again offer the real dairy options students enjoy and depend on.

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Today, federal agencies released the new 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking what USDA calls a “historic reset” of national nutrition policy. The updated guidelines emphasize a return to real food like Maola milk, encouraging Americans to build meals around whole, nutrient‑dense foods across all food groups, including dairy. As cited in the new guidelines, dairy continues to play an important nutritional role, contributing high‑quality protein and essential nutrients that support health throughout the lifespan. Products like Maola milk continue to stand apart from alternatives in providing these benchmarks. The guidelines suggest that Americans’ dairy serving goals hit three servings per day. Full‑fat dairy is also included as part of the “real food” framework highlighted in today’s announcement because it represents the type of whole, nutrient‑dense food the new Dietary Guidelines encourage Americans to build their diet around. Maola is committed to providing real dairy from real family farms, offering simple, nutritious products that fit directly within several of the recommendations outlined in the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines. Our dairy farmers are proud to provide our local communities with products that support a healthy diet—especially when choosing whole, nutrient‑dense foods. Maola milk delivers naturally occurring nutrients just as the guidelines describe — real food supporting real families, every day #MaolaMilk #RealFood #RealDairy #FromOurFarms

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is just a signature away from becoming law! This legislation updates USDA requirements for milk in the National School Lunch Program, giving schools the flexibility to serve whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free milk — flavored or unflavored. At Maola, we’re proud to have helped advocate for this important change. From writing letters to Congress to helping position our farmers to advocate with local representatives, we focused on empowering voices to make this legislation a reality. For us, it’s simple: nutritious, local products belong in local schools — and Maola milk is at the heart of that mission. Our team is excited to offer schools even more choices for Maola milk during the school day. Together, we’re ensuring kids have access to the nutrition they deserve.

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