New Release: 'Yatsugatake Agricultural College Fresh Milk Cookies' (4/25) Using 100% Fresh Milk Raised by Students

Yatsugatake Agricultural College (Location: Hara Village, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture; Chairman: Soichiro Minami; hereafter 'the College') will release its new product, 'Yatsugatake Agricultural College Fresh Milk Cookies,' using 100% of the college's fresh milk, starting Saturday, April 25, 2026.

### 'Yatsugatake Agricultural College Fresh Milk Cookies' using 100% Fresh Milk and Free-Range Eggs

The pure air and water of Yatsugatake, strictly selected feed, and a cool, low-stress environment. In this rich bounty of nature, dairy cows and chickens are raised freely. This product uses 100% fresh milk squeezed on-site and adds egg yolks from free-range chickens to carefully draw out the flavor unique to the college's ingredients. Under the clear sky of Yatsugatake, this is an original fresh milk cookie where you can taste the blessing of life nurtured by the students with all their heart.

### Product Features: Commitment to Maximizing Ingredient Flavor

**Rich and Deep Flavor Created by '100% Fresh Milk' and 'Free-Range Egg Yolks'**
Most of the moisture used in the cookies comes from our 100% fresh milk. Furthermore, by luxuriously adding 'only the yolk' from free-range chickens raised at the college, we have achieved a rich taste where the depth of the egg enhances the refreshing flavor of the milk. This is a product where the ingredients take center stage, allowing you to feel the original flavor and aroma directly.

**Overwhelming Freshness: Barn and Processing Plant are Adjacent**
One of the greatest features of our college is that the barn and the processing plant are located next to each other. Milk squeezed by students and staff can be used for cookie making without losing freshness. This proximity and speed allow us to capture the delicate flavor and aroma unique to freshly squeezed milk, which is difficult to express in commercial products.

**'Blessing of Life' Nurtured by the Healthy Environment of Yatsugatake at 1,300m Altitude**
The pure air and water of Yatsugatake, high-quality feed, and the cool environment at an altitude of 1,300m. In such a blessed nature, cows and chickens grow up freely, producing high-quality milk and eggs. Because our college handles everything from production to processing and sales within the curriculum, we can deliver the natural goodness of the ingredients, embodying the richness of Yatsugatake and the possibilities of 'New Agriculture.'

### Background of Commercialization: Steps Toward Reconstruction and Passion for Milk

The college once fell into a state of financial collapse and had to stop milk production for a period. However, in April 2024, we transitioned to a new management system and are now steadily moving forward with reconstruction. What drove us was the strong desire of those on the field: 'We want to deliver the milk from the cows we raised to the students and the local community once again.' Additionally, many customers who had long patronized our milk expressed their hope for its resale. Responding to these thoughts and expectations, we restarted the milk processing plant in August 2024 as a symbol of reconstruction.

Subsequently, we received many happy voices from customers about the resumption of milk, and we sequentially resumed the sale of soft-serve ice cream and ice cream using the milk. As we progressed with the reconstruction, we wanted to deliver the charm of fresh milk, which is our origin and strength, to more people and turn it into something they could take home with their memories of visiting Yatsugatake. Thus, we added 'Fresh Milk Cookies,' which can be taken home at room temperature, to our product lineup.

### About the Packaging Design

The packaging aims to convey both the original deliciousness of the ingredients and the tradition of learning passed down while being nurtured by the nature of Yatsugatake. In the center is an emblem symbolizing the school's 88-year history, with the Yatsugatake mountain range as seen from the school buildings on both sides. Furthermore, the design incorporates an acanthus pattern that evokes the tradition living in the school, overlapping with the flower fields in the campus and the rich natural blessings of this land. The overall design is finished in a soft beige tone that evokes the gentle and honest deliciousness unique to 100% fresh milk, creating a classical yet high-quality appearance.

### Product Overview

* Product Name: 'Yatsugatake Agricultural College Fresh Milk Cookies' using 100% Fresh Milk
* Price:
* 12-pack: 1,380 yen (tax included)
* 24-pack: 2,680 yen (tax included)
* Sales Location: Yatsugatake Agricultural College Direct Sales Store (Sales channels are planned to expand sequentially in the future)

### Shop Information

* Sales Location: Yatsugatake Agricultural College Direct Sales Store
* Address: 17217-118 Hara Village, Suwa District, Nagano Prefecture 391-0112 https://yatsunou.jp/about.html#access
* Business Hours: 9:00