Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Election of Rep. Angie Craig as Top Democrat on House Agriculture Committee

Statement from Michael Dykes, D.V.M., IDFA President and CEO, on Election of Rep. Angie Craig as Top Democrat on House Agriculture Committee

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2024-Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), released the following statement today to congratulate U.S. Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minnesota) on her election as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee:

"IDFA congratulates Rep. Craig on her election to serve as the next Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee. Since joining Congress, Rep. Craig has been a strong champion for policies that benefit America's dairy processors and farmers, including her leadership on expanding export opportunities, strengthening federal nutrition programs to include nutritious dairy, and supporting innovation within the dairy sector. As a cosponsor of both the Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act and the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, Rep. Craig is focused on increasing healthy dairy consumption and delivering critical nutrients to SNAP participants, children, and all Americans. Her background and commitment to agricultural and rural communities, Minnesota's rich dairy heritage, and Rep. Craig's proven track record of bipartisanship, give us confidence in her ability to champion the interests of U.S. dairy. IDFA looks forward to working with Rep. Craig, Chairman Thompson, and other members of the Committee to ensure healthy and nutritious dairy products are available to more Americans."

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The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), Washington, D.C., represents the nation's dairy manufacturing and marketing industry, which supports more than 3.2 million jobs that generate $49 billion in direct wages and $794 billion in overall economic impact. IDFA's diverse membership ranges from multinational organizations to single-plant companies, from dairy companies and cooperatives to food retailers and suppliers, all on the cutting edge of innovation and sustainable business practices. Together, they represent most of the milk, cheese, ice cream, yogurt and cultured products, and dairy ingredients produced and marketed in the United States and sold throughout the world. Delicious, safe and nutritious, dairy foods offer unparalleled health and consumer benefits to people of all ages.