Farm Bureau Encourages Broader Access to Nutritious Milk in Schools

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025.

“Farm Bureau appreciates the Senate Agriculture Committee’s markup and passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. This bipartisan legislation will allow schools to offer additional nutritious milk varieties to students. Whole and 2% milk, as well as flavored options, are wholesome choices for children and an important building block for a healthy, balanced diet.

"By offering milk options that align with both modern nutritional research and student preferences, schools can increase milk intake at a critical time, knowing nearly 90% of Americans don’t consume enough dairy.

“We’re grateful to Sens. Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Dave McCormick (R-Pa.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) for their leadership in introducing this bill in the Senate, as well as Representatives Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-Pa.) and Kim Schrier (D-Wash.) for introducing the House version.”

The House version of the bill passed out of the Education and Workforce Committee in February by a 24-10 vote and awaits further action in both chambers. AFBF shared its support for the bill in a letter sent to Congress.

“We encourage leadership in both the House and Senate to act quickly in bringing this bipartisan, bicameral legislation to the floor so that America’s students can choose the most nutritious option with their school meals.”