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The '''National Dairy Promotion & Research Board (NDB)''' is a U.S. checkoff program aimed at increasing the demand for dairy products.

== Mission ==
The mission of the National Dairy Promotion & Research Board (NDB) is to increase domestic and international demand for U.S. dairy products through promotion, research, and nutrition education. NDB works to strengthen the dairy industry by identifying new markets, enhancing consumer awareness of dairy's nutritional benefits, and supporting research for new dairy uses and products.<ref name="ndb">National Dairy Promotion & Research Board. "About NDB". [https://www.usdairy.com/about-us/national-dairy-promotion-and-research-board]</ref>

== Parent organization ==
The National Dairy Promotion & Research Board operates under the oversight of the [[U.S. Department of Agriculture]], specifically through the [[Agricultural Marketing Service]]'s [[Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Programs]].<ref name="usda">U.S. Department of Agriculture. "About USDA". [https://www.usda.gov/our-agency/about-usda]</ref><ref name="ams">Agricultural Marketing Service. "Commodity Promotion, Research, and Information Programs". [https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion]</ref>

== Legislation authorizing creation ==
The NDB was established under the [[Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983]], which authorized the national dairy checkoff program.<ref name="dairyact1983">Congress.gov. "H.R.4196 - Dairy Production Stabilization Act of 1983". [https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/house-bill/4196]</ref>

== Number of employees ==
The exact number of employees is not specified, but the NDB operates with staff support and through a network of industry partners and volunteers.<ref name="ndb"/>

== Last total enacted budget ==
The last total enacted budget for the National Dairy Promotion & Research Board isn't publicly detailed in the sources provided, as it is funded through assessments on milk producers.<ref name="ndb"/>

== Leader's title ==
The leader of the organization holds the title "Chairperson."<ref name="ndb"/>

== Services provided ==
The National Dairy Promotion & Research Board provides services such as funding research for new dairy products, consumer and nutrition education campaigns, and marketing initiatives to increase dairy consumption. NDB collaborates with Dairy Management Inc. to execute these strategies, supports export development, and engages in partnerships to promote dairy's health benefits and versatility.<ref name="ndb"/>

== Regulations overseen ==
The NDB does not oversee regulations but operates under USDA regulations for checkoff programs. This includes ensuring that all activities are generic, do not benefit one producer over another, and comply with laws regarding the use of checkoff funds, transparency, and accountability in promotion and research activities.<ref name="ndb"/>

== Headquarters address ==
The headquarters address for the National Dairy Promotion & Research Board is:
10255 West Higgins Road, Suite 900, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA<ref name="google">Google Maps. [https://www.google.com/maps/place/10255+W+Higgins+Rd+%23900,+Rosemont,+IL+60018/@41.999746,-87.8720716,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x880fb866b3525b49:0x85208694140b7b09!8m2!3d41.999746!4d-87.8698829]</ref>

== Website ==
The website for the National Dairy Promotion & Research Board is [https://www.usdairy.com](https://www.usdairy.com).<ref name="ndb"/>

== Wikipedia article title ==
There isn't a specific Wikipedia article titled for this board; you might find information under broader topics related to "National Dairy Promotion" or "U.S. Department of Agriculture".

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