June is National Dairy Month.

Each year, the St. Louis District Dairy Council highlights a unique fact related to dairy. Monica Nyman with the S-T-L Dairy Council explains this year is the 100th anniversary of the 'Standard Milk Ordinance'.

According to Nyman, the 'Standard Milk Ordinance' brought a lot of attention to milk. That led to 20 states making milk its official state drink.

Pasteurization is a common term used when talking about dairy and is prominent in dairy containers. Nyman explains it is basically the process of killing the organisms that cause spoilage.

Milk contains 13 essential nutrients and it is recommended to get three servings of dairy per day. Nyman says 'June Dairy Month' is a perfect time to remind consumers to be mindful of these dietary guidelines.